School of Medicine-Open Rank- Pediatric Neonatology

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics is searching for accomplished Neonatologist to join our busy practice with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. This position will be responsible for providing clinical services as well as participate in education and research. Neonatologists in the Division provide care to preterm and term neonates with all medical and surgical conditions using the most complete and up-to-date techniques. We are responsible for the operation of the RNICU at University Hospital and the NICU at Children’s of Alabama. The Division accepts referrals of neonates with any illness including genetic, cardiac and surgical problems from the state, nation and overseas. In addition, Neonatology provides coverage at five private, not-for-profit community hospitals. The Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( RNICU ) at UAB’s new Women & Infants Center provides the best possible care for babies born too soon or who are ill. With 56 private rooms able to accommodate 63 babies, including special rooms for twins and triplets, the RNICU was planned around the needs of each newborn and their families, and has taken into account any situation that could arise. The NICU at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama is a Level III , 30 bed unit that includes 4 ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) beds, the only ECMO beds in the state. Successful candidates must be a licensed MD, DO, or MD/PhD and board certified/eligible in Neonatology. The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. Rank, salary and tenure status will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to productivity. Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, with a metropolitan population over 1 million. The city is thriving with a growing restaurant and arts scene, charming neighborhoods, and many outdoor park and entertainment spaces. Birmingham is well located in the Southeast with easy access to lakes, mountains, and gulf beaches.