Pediatrics Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Physician

Denver Health•Denver, CO

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About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Pediatrics Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Physician to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Pediatricians Job Summary The neonatal physician assesses, diagnoses, and treats complicated medical conditions in newborns and helps parents, caregivers, and other medical professionals navigate high-risk problems, such as cardiac and respiratory issues.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree
Graduate of an accredited medical school
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required
NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association Required
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Computer skills required.
Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Prenatal Consultations For high-risk births, meets with the family to explain the situation, provide information about the care their child will receive, and answer any questions the parents may have.
Attendance at High-Risk Deliveries Attend high-risk deliveries in order to ensure the baby is born under the best possible circumstances.
Respiratory Therapy Provide treatment to help the newborn until they are able to breathe on their own.
Stabilize Fragile Newborns Stabilize newborns suffering from life-threatening ailments. Keep moms and babies united until additional treatments can be provided.
Diagnose and Treat Illnesses Diagnose and treat various infections, birth defects, and breathing disorders in sick and premature newborns so that they can safely leave the NICU.
Coordinate Neonatal Care Team Oversee teams of specialists in caring for many newborns at once. These teams can include neonatal nurse practitioners, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and more.
Consult with Other Physicians Consult with obstetricians, pediatricians, and family doctors on the treatment of a fragile newborns and work with these colleagues to create a plan to care for the child.