Physician - Neonatal Perinatal Medicine

Penn State Health • Lancaster, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Health is recruiting a PRN neonatologist to join its new NICU at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The physician will work with a collaborative division of three neonatologists and four advanced practice providers, providing care in a three-bed Level II NICU and for all infants admitted to the newborn nursery. The role offers access to dedicated ancillary staff and subspecialty support from Penn State Health’s Level IV NICU at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

The position involves varied shifts, with either 24-hour in-house coverage or 24-hour rounding and backup. Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 142-bed community hospital that opened in 2022 and provides emergency, specialty medical and surgical, labor and delivery, imaging, physician practice, and outpatient services.

The posting describes competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period; a sign-on bonus; relocation assistance; CME time and funds; and life and long-term disability insurance. Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees and eligible dependents may receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• Board certified or board eligible in Neonatology.
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily rounds and provide comprehensive management of NICU patients, including respiratory, nutritional, hematologic, and infectious conditions.
• Review laboratory results and collaborate with families on care plans.
• Participate in developing and maintaining NICU policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies in the NICU and Newborn Nursery.
• Attend high-risk deliveries.
• Provide care in the Level II NICU and for infants admitted to the newborn nursery.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• CME time and funds
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Employee wellness programs
• Fitness discounts, including facilities and Peloton
• Employee concierge service for scheduling
• PSH OnDemand
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement benefits
• Malpractice insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Employee recognition program
• Continuing Medical Education
• Learning and Organizational Development support
• 50% Penn State tuition discount for eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents, beginning January 1, 2027

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree