Neonatologist, ECMO Director

Job Description

The Division of Neonatology at Connecticut Children's has an opening for a full-time neonatologist with the training and experience to serve as the Neonatal ECMO Director in our forthcoming new NICU. Candidates with research interests pertaining to clinical care, basic/translational science, QI, or education are encouraged to apply. Clinical expertise in caring for infants with complex conditions, including infants requiring dialysis is also desired. Clinical duties include caring for infants in our Level IV and III nurseries at the Connecticut Children's in Hartford and John Dempsey Hospital/UCONN in Farmington.

The Level IV NICU at Connecticut Children's is a busy 48-bed NICU supported by all surgical and medical specialty services. The unit serves as the hub for a network of nine NICU's throughout Connecticut. The Division of Neonatology has over 35 faculty, an active Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship with three fellows per year, and a active Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Clinic.

Responsibilities

-Provide assessment of patients by obtaining a comprehensive history.
- Examines patients to obtain objective physical data and supporting information through laboratory and imaging modalities.
- Formulate a differential diagnosis and develops a reasonable treatment plan to include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and making appropriate referrals as indicated.
- Maintain ongoing documentation of patient interventions within the timeframe established by policy, to include documentation of initial assessment, treatment plans, progress notes and any other patient interactions, to include telephone calls.
- Collaborate with nursing, support personnel and administration in matters affecting patient care.
- Ensure the protection of patient rights and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Ensures appropriate handoff communications are accomplished.
- Responsible for teaching medical students, pediatric residents and neonatal fellows
- Initiate and/or participate in specific research or other scholarly activities.
- Academic title at the University of Connecticut will be commensurate with academic credentials.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Required: M.D., or D.O. degree required
Active Scholarly Program with publication history is desirable

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Active CT Physician license
Active DEA
Board eligible or certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine as appropriate.

About Us

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

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