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Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director


Position Overview:

Join a distinguished healthcare team as a Board-Certified Neonatologist in a full-time, permanent leadership role. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead clinical excellence, quality improvement initiatives, and academic advancement within a high-acuity Level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The NICU, affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, serves as a vital center for neonatal care, education, and research. The role is ideal for a dedicated professional committed to advancing neonatal health and mentoring future physicians.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Provide expert clinical care in a Level IIIB NICU with approximately 60 beds and over 625 annual admissions, utilizing advanced neonatal therapies such as high-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide therapy.

  • Serve as Practice Medical Director, overseeing daily clinical operations, ensuring high standards of patient care, and evaluating provider performance.

  • Lead and coordinate quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.

  • Drive clinical innovation by developing new programs and expanding existing neonatal services in collaboration with hospital leadership and academic partners.

  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration by partnering with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, pediatric surgeons, and other pediatric subspecialists.

  • Contribute to the academic mission through teaching medical students, pediatric and family medicine residents, and participating in Grand Rounds, simulation training, and educational programs.

  • Mentor residents and junior staff in quality improvement projects, research, and scholarly activities, supporting the growth of academic initiatives alongside academic partners.



Qualifications & Requirements:


  • Must hold a valid MD or DO degree with Board Certification in Neonatology.

  • Extensive experience in a high-acuity neonatal setting is highly preferred.

  • Residency training must be completed locally; relocation may be required.

  • Candidate must be able to work full-time in a permanent capacity.



Compensation & Benefits:


  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, with salary expectations to be discussed during the interview process.

  • Potential for sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to support a smooth transition.

  • Comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

    • Life and Disability coverage

    • Healthcare FSA & Dependent Care FSA

    • Health Savings Account (HSA) options

    • 401(k) retirement plan

    • Employee Stock Purchase Program

    • Voluntary benefits through payroll deduction



  • Employer-supported programs designed to promote work-life balance and family well-being.



This leadership role offers an outstanding environment for professional growth, clinical innovation, and making a meaningful impact on neonatal health. Candidates dedicated to excellence and academic collaboration are encouraged to apply.



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