Description
RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Per Diem Neonatologist at Clara Maass Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a per diem Neonatologist to provide neonatal care primarily at Clara Maass Medical Center, in Belleville, New Jersey.
Reporting to the Director of Neonatology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, the successful candidate will provide in-house physician coverage, manage newborn care in the NICU and special care nursery, and collaborate with obstetric, pediatric, and nursing teams. This opportunity offers the ability to care for critically ill newborns while supporting families and contributing to quality improvement across neonatal services.
Responsibilities:
- Attending in the NICU and in the step-down nursery (or Special Care Nursery) as required, including rounding daily and managing the care of assigned newborns.
- Providing consultation to high-risk antepartum patients and attending high-risk deliveries as requested by the Obstetrical Service
- Attending weekly discharge planning rounds, pediatric surgery team patients’ management plan rounds during clinical service rotations.
- Meeting regularly with parent(s) regarding baby’s clinical course.
- In the absence of fellow or NNP, attending physician will accompany the transport team to transport critically ill neonates to the appropriate facility or back-transport when needed.
- When covering the unit and not on-site, able to return to NICU within 30 minutes of being called
- Participate in Division/Department and Hospital-wide Performance Improvement projects and initiatives
- Participate in and support efforts to reduce health disparities in newborn care.
- Shifts are 7am-7pm
Candidate Requirements:
- Fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
- Board certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
- New Jersey medical licensure.
- Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a commitment to family-centered care.
NJ Pay Transparency:
The Anticipated pay range for this position is $175/hour
How to Apply:
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Melissa Fairley, Physician Recruiter, via email at Melissa.Fairley@rwjbh.org
