Queens, New York, Neonatologist Job – Close to JFK Airport/South Shore

Queens, New York (South Shore/Rockaways – Near JFK Airport), Neonatologist Job

Clinical Role

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• Permanent job opening

• Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible neonatologist

• Hiring due to growth

• Full-time position

• Inpatient work only

• Flexible scheduling available with 10, 12, or 14 hour shifts

• Patient volume: approximately 5–10 patients per day (NICU and Nursery)

• Rotating call coverage (both phone and on-site)

• Work in a Level II NICU providing care for infants born prematurely (32–35 weeks gestation) or those with moderate medical complications

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on high-quality, family-centered care

Clinical Responsibilities

Neonatal Intensive Care

• Provide and lead medical management for infants admitted to the Level II NICU

Resuscitation and Stabilization

• Direct neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room

• Stabilize high-risk infants and coordinate transfers when necessary

Advanced Procedures

• Perform neonatal procedures including endotracheal intubation, umbilical line placement, chest tube insertion, and lumbar punctures

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, pediatricians, and pediatric subspecialists to provide coordinated care

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Support infection prevention, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs

• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with hospital policies

• Ensure care meets regulatory requirements and professional standards

• Provide compassionate communication and support to families during stressful situations

Qualifications and Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics residency

• Completion of a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics with fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

• Active, unrestricted New York medical license

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required

• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification preferred

• Experience managing premature infants greater than 32 weeks gestation and providing intermediate neonatal care

• Skilled in non-invasive and short-term invasive ventilation and stabilization prior to transfer

• No visa sponsorship available

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Organization Information

• Hospital has served the Rockaways and Five Towns communities for over 110 years

• 257-bed facility providing preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative services

• Only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated communities of southern Queens and southwestern Nassau County

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $250,000–$260,000

• Sign-on bonus available

• CME reimbursement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays

• Employer-paid 403(b) retirement plan

• Credentialing timeframe: approximately 2–3 months

• COVID-19 vaccination required

Location Highlights – Queens, New York (South Shore/Rockaways)

• Located near JFK International Airport

• Easy access to public transportation and major highways

• Diverse, vibrant community with excellent dining, arts, and cultural opportunities

• Close proximity to beaches, parks, and waterfront recreation

• Quick access to Manhattan, Long Island, and surrounding New York metropolitan areas

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness

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