NEONATOLOGY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Academic Neonatology Assistant Professor, Clinical Non-Tenure Opportunity.

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual.

The Division of Neonatology in the Perinatal Institute at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) provides an exciting, innovative, collegial, and collaborative environment dedicated to favorably changing outcomes for newborns and their health. The Perinatal Institute at Cincinnati Children's is currently seeking a full-time academic neonatologist to focus on Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky areas as a clinician-scientist. Current faculty enjoy diverse careers in medical education, quality improvement, epidemiology, global health, translational and basic sciences with deep infrastructure support and structured mentoring for the pursuit of academic excellence. Clinical exposure is rich and stimulating ensuring the development of strong bedside clinical acumen. Clinical effort will include service at one or more of Children's Level IV NICU, (5) Level III and (9) Level II NICUs.

We are experts in caring for newborns. You can rest assured that the Cincinnati Children's neonatal team provides state-of-the-art treatment for fragile and critically ill newborns, based on the latest research. Our pediatric subspecialists, Newborn Intensive Care Unit and Newborn Intensive Care Follow-up Clinic are nationally recognized for outstanding, compassionate care.

Our Neonatology program is ranked #1 in the nation in the 2023-24 list of Best Children's Hospitals published by U.S. News & World Report.

Interested candidates should attach a cover letter describing their background and interest in the position, a CV including bibliography, and contact information for at least three references to the attention of Jae Kim, MD, PhD.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide safe and effective patient care. Contributions to clinical service. To participate in the training and education of pathology residents, fellows, and other trainees. To participate in research projects, either independently or in collaboration with other researchers. Participates in service/administrative activities of the Department/Division.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Patient Care

Provide safe, effective, and compassionate patient care commensurate with the level of advancement and clinical specialty. Provides contributions to clinical service as evidenced by expertise in clinical care. Develop local and regional recognition by peers and patients as an authority in the field. Develop a local or regional referral base for subspecialists. Develop clinical skills or programs that are locally or regionally distinctive. Document patient care on appropriate records. May implement innovative approaches to patient care. Provide disease specific expert consultation relative area of specialty. Examine patients and coordinate services for their care. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data, and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment, and discontinuation of care. Formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment. Plan and coordinate care, treatment, and rehabilitation for discharged patients. Monitor appropriateness of therapeutic management and care to assure that it occurs in a timely fashion. Promote patient care outcomes on an ongoing basis.

* Teaching and Training

Teaches and supervises the patient care of assigned medical students, residents, and fellows, monitoring the medical care of medical to assure care provided is safe and effective. Contributions may include recognition as an excellent teacher, role model and mentor; assume a role in a major teaching or clinical training program; invited to participate in local and regional educational opportunities; participate in the development or direction of educational program, curricular offerings, and teaching materials; participates in curriculum committee or other education related committees. May serve as consult to other faculty and community physicians. May prepare, organize, and provide lectures for residents. Prepare and regularly teach at bedside in the Division. Participate in all divisional/departmental educational activities. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.

* Service and/or Administration

Participates in service and/or administration as evidenced by one of the following: contribute to the development of programs for patient care of educational purposes; or take a role in the direction of an academic division; or provide consultation on a specific program development; or participate in performance improvement programs; or participate on divisional, departmental, or Medical Staff committees. Provides faculty coverage as needed within the department. Actively participates in all Division activities. Maintain currency in all departmental policies, procedures, and standards. Promote interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships and encourage team concepts. Promote the implementation of long- and short-term goals and objectives and ensure that they are appropriate to the Division. Complete evaluations for students, residents, and peers.

* Scholarly Activity

Participates in scholarly activities as evidenced by publication of clinical investigation, clinical observations, reviews, chapters, or books; participation in clinical trials, and/or clinical investigations; reviews manuscripts. Design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty. Publish and/or co-author findings and conclusions resulting from research in a timely fashion. Presents findings internally. Assist in the design and implementation of programs which evaluate the efficacy of treatment. Recommend approaches for improvement activities, recommend, and perform new processes, collect, and measure data, develop processes based on performance and communication results. Assist in obtaining funding from outside sources for research and teaching programs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

* Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent
* Unrestricted licensed physician
* Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division
* Completion of all required pre-employment activities
* Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility
* Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department

Preferred:

* Board certification

Unique Skills:

* Prioritization

Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them.

* Development

Knowledge of growth and development

* Family-centered care

Understands and support family-centered care

* Clinical Knowledge - Specialty

Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

* Path/Pharm

Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

* Training - Basic

Knowledge of basic training methods and techniques

* Diversity Appreciation

Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

* Organization

Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.

* Analysis - Basic

Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations

* Communication - Advanced

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

* Patient Care

Demonstrates excellence in the care of patients. Demonstrates a high level of clinical competency and committed to providing excellent patient care. Demonstrated skills in physical assessments, diagnosis, medical management, clinical consultation, research and education.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).

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