Newborn Hospitalist

Fairfax Neonatal Associates LLC

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About The Position

Fairfax Neonatal Associates is seeking a full-time Newborn Hospitalist to join our private practice group. Our team collaborates with award-winning community hospitals in Northern Virginia, which includes Inova Fairfax, Inova Fair Oaks, Inova Alexandria and Inova Loudoun Hospitals. Applicants must be Board Certified (BC)/Board Eligible (BE) and CPR/PALS/NRP certified. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and generous paid time off for full-time employees. Premium weekend and holiday pay is also available.

Requirements

Knowledge of and ability to apply professional pediatric medical principles, procedures, and techniques as appropriate.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
Ability to effectively manage and direct medical staff and support activities while providing quality medical care.
Ability to receive detailed information and exchange ideas verbally.
Ability to communicate clearly and develop positive interactions with patients, families, physicians, agencies, and staff regarding patient care.
Ability to develop meaningful and impactful doctor/ patient/ caregiver relationships exhibiting compassionate bedside manner.
Ability to use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for documentation and gathering of information and history on mothers and babies.
MD or DO degree
Successful completion of ACGME (American College of Medical Education) approved pediatric residency (3 years).
Valid and unrestricted Virginia Board of Medicine medical license.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Valid DEA and CDS licenses
Visual/ hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/ verbal communication.
Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include lifting of supplies, patients, and possibly equipment.
Extensive bending, standing, walking or sitting may be required.

Responsibilities

Conducts daily hospital rounds on all assigned newborn nursery patients.
Provide direct care to newborn nursery patients to include diagnosis and treatment as necessary.
Understands and follows performance standards for hospital providers.
Work closely with hospital team to include Physicians, PA’s, NP’s and Nurses to maximize efficiency and coordinates medical care across service lines to ensure alignment of resources.
Communicates and coordinates with other Inpatient and Outpatient physicians.
Works closely with Obstetricians and in-house Neonatologists