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Neonatology opening in TX
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Neonatology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Abilene, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/15/19
Neonatologist opening in Texas
Located in Abilene, TX
Service area of 350,000 people
2 hour to Dallas, TX
Full time, permanent opening


Seeking a BE/BC Neonatologist to join 2 other doctors and 4 NNPs who provide care in a single level III NICU.

Looking for candidates that can bring excellent clinical expertise, independence and are eager to grow professionally. The schedule is flexible and allows ample time for family and personal activities, and consist of 24-hour call from home with in-house NNP that can be bundle to accommodate personal needs.

- Competitive compensation
- Sign-on bonus ($25K)
- Relocation assistance ($15K)
- Excellent benefits
- Marketing to community and region included
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The Level III NICU is 12,000 square feet and includes 25 beds for babies and four private rooms. Its equipped with the most advanced technology designed to care for our tiniest patients, including Giraffe beds, panda warmers, kangaroo chairs and therapeutic hypothermia.

At NICU, the team of experts, including neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, NICU-certified registered nurses, therapists and many others, who are available 24 hours a day to provide the best care possible for patients and their families. The size of babies in the NICU can range from average full-term weight to micro-preemies, which weigh one pound or less.

NICU cares for infants that are 23 weeks of gestation and above, and also term infants with non-surgical medical problems. The NICU provides different modes of ventilation (conventional ventilation, NAVA, HFVO, bubble CPAP) and also Nitric oxide. Infants that require a higher level of care are transported to the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex to receive further medical care. Pediatric cardiology is available on site.

Location: Abilene, Texas is a regional center of higher education and the Arts. Population is 116K in town with over 350K draw. The people distinguish themselves as being warm, friendly and open to accepting new people and ideas. It is a charming, safe community and a fine place to raise a family.