Neonatology Medical Director in Yakima, WA (Perm)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Medical Director
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
98902, Yakima, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/15/24
Pediatrix Medical Group of Washington is seeking a Neonatology Medical Director to lead the practice in the heart of Washingtons celebrated wine and hops-growing region!
Job Description:
- MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital (MYMH) has a 15-bed Level IIIA NICU serving South Central WA state.
- Physicians typically work 5-day blocks with call from homewhich offers flexibility in the work schedule and quality work/life balance.
- Regional perinatal center for Yakima County, its surrounding counties, 4 federally designated critical access hospitals, and a 5th larger rural hospital.
- Delivery rate of ~2500 births/year.
- The only Level III NICU in a 70-mile radius. Surrounded by 5 federally designated critical access hospitals and 1 larger rural hospital that do not have pediatric or NICU services.
- The NICU has over 40 years of history in providing expert neonatal medical care to this thriving rural community.
- Average daily census of 10 patients and is actively rebuilding its robust service, in partnership with high-level community OB care and MFM services.
- Offering conventional mechanical ventilation and bubble CPAP support but does not offer high frequency ventilation or iNO currently.
- Full complement of therapists: Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists provide consultation, neurodevelopmental assessments, and recommendations for developmentally supportive therapies.
- The team in Yakima partners with its sister practice in Spokane to hold weekly practice meetings, to review and update clinical guidelines, to host journal club, and to present M&M conferences.
- Long-standing working relationship with all three children's hospitals in the state and their Pediatric subspecialty services: Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma), Seattle Childrens Hospital (Seattle), and Sacred Heart Children's Hospital (Spokane). These hospitals provide regional pediatric support for those medically complex patients who require higher level NICU care or ongoing subspecialty care after discharge home.
- Prior employment leadership experience is highly preferred
- Not accepting Locums candidates
- Salary range: $210k-$275k base salary dependent on experience, plus an annual medical director stipend, plus an opportunity for an annual practice bonus.
- Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.
- Health Insurance including prescription drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term disability options
- Employee stock purchase program 15% discount*
- 401k with company match**
- Long Term Care (LTC)
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Identity Protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency) or Board Certified in Pediatrics
- Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency) or Board Certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- WA license (or willing to obtain)
- Prior employment leadership experience - HIGHLY PREFERRED
- Board Certified
- Board Eligible
- Washington
MultiCares roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacomas first hospital.
Over the years, weve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington.
Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 12 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members including employees, providers and volunteers proudly care for the communities we serve.
Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.
Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nations leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The groups high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states.
About the Community:
Yakima is centrally located in WA state. Yakima is an outdoor adventurers paradise. Located in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountain range, Yakima boasts an average of 300 sunny days per year. The region features a confluence of mountains, desert, and farmland. The diverse region offers 4 seasons of outdoor activities that include: trails for hiking and snowshoeing, mountains for biking and skiing, and rivers for paddling sports and fly-fishing. Yakima is also known for its agricultural bounty. Yakima orchards supply apples globally, but local farms allow residents to buy fresh produce straight from the field. The regions vineyards supply grapes for some of the finest WA wine producers. And Yakima farmers are the largest producers of hops for beer production internationally. Hops are big business and support a thriving local craft beer industry.
Located just 2.5hrs from Seattle, WA and 3hrs from Portland, ORbig city amenities are within an easy drive. But Yakima offers a lower cost of living and a variety of housing options from horse ranch to historic homes to modern custom homes. With excellent schools and a strong sense of community, Yakima is a beautiful place to live, work, and raise a family. Welcome to Yakima, WA!