Perm - Physician - Neonatology Opportunity in Kansas City, MO!

ATC West Healthcare is seeking a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible Neonatologist to join a highly specialized neonatal care team in Kansas City, Missouri. This role provides advanced in-house NICU coverage across multiple facilities, focusing on the care of critically ill and extremely premature newborns. The position emphasizes teamwork, high-acuity clinical practice, and opportunities for both clinical and academic engagement.

Dates / Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position
• In-house NICU coverage model across multiple facilities
• Requires local residency in the Kansas City, MO area (relocation may be required)
• Not open to locum tenens candidates
• Visa support (J1/H1B) not guaranteed; must be disclosed

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Provide in-house neonatal coverage at a 49-bed Level IIIB NICU
• Manage high-acuity neonatal cases using advanced therapies including:
  • Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
  • High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV)
  • High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV)
  • Therapeutic hypothermia
• Care for extremely low gestational age newborns (as young as 22 weeks)
• Support over 450 annual NICU admissions with an average daily census of ~30 patients
• Collaborate with neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) providing 24/7 coverage
• Support oversight of a Level IIIA NICU, Level II NICU, and well-baby units
• Participate in telehealth-supported out-of-house coverage
• Engage in quality improvement (QI) initiatives and clinical advancement projects
• Contribute to regional neonatal care coordination and delivery services
• Pursue individual clinical or academic interests within the practice

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (required)
• Neonatology clinical experience (required)
• Missouri medical license or willingness to obtain (required)
• Clean malpractice and licensing history (highly preferred)
• Must disclose visa status (J1/H1B support not guaranteed)
• NPDB Self-Query Report within 30 days (required at submission)
• DEA registration prior to start (required)
• Eligible for hospital credentialing
• Must meet facility-specific clearance requirements