Permanent Opportuniy | Physician | Neonatology | Savannah, GA
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Job description
Permanent Neonatology Physician in Savannah, Georgia.
Position Type: Permanent
Specialty: Physician - Neonatology
Shift: 24/7 in-house Neonatology coverage with rotating day and night clinical shifts
Position Details:
Patient Population: Critically ill and premature newborns requiring advanced Level IV NICU care
Setting: 92-bed Level IV NICU within a major regional referral children's hospital
Responsibilities:
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Provide specialized neonatal intensive care in a Level IV NICU
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Manage high-acuity neonatal cases in a state-of-the-art facility
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Participate in 24/7 in-house coverage alongside neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners
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Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists and multidisciplinary care teams
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Support and supervise resident physicians during NICU rotations
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Deliver evidence-based care for critically ill and premature newborns
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Participate in organized rounding schedules and structured call coverage
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Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
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Provide family-centered neonatal care and communication
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Work within a large healthcare network with extensive clinical resources
Required Procedures:
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Advanced neonatal critical care management
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Care of critically ill and premature newborns
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NICU admissions and patient management
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Neonatal stabilization and resuscitation
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High-acuity neonatal intensive care procedures
Support Staff: 9 Neonatologists, 8 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Pediatric Subspecialists, Resident Physicians, Nursing Staff, and Multidisciplinary NICU Teams
Days Per Month: Full-Time
On-Call/Weekends: Rotating weekend coverage as part of the 24/7 NICU service schedule; structured backup call system included
Requirements:
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Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Georgia Medical License or willingness to obtain
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Neonatology experience required
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Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred
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Most recent NPDB Self Query Report (within 30 days)
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DEA required prior to start date
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Must specify visa sponsorship requirements (J1/H1B); visa candidates not accepted
Join us today!