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Overview

Excellent Neonatologist Opportunity for a Small Baby Unit Director

Responsibilities Seeking a BC Neonatologist to serve as Small Baby Unit Director for an established SBU program at Miller Children's and Women's Hospital (Long Beach Memorial), in Long Beach, CA.

• MCWH is a Regional Level IV NICU with an average daily census of 55 and approximately 1,400 patient admits per year.
• In addition to our affiliated Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians (+ fellowship program), there are Ob Hospitalists and full on-site pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty support including a pediatric cardiovascular program.
• Services offered include maternal and neonatal transport, whole body cooling, iNO, Palliative Care Program, Telemedicine and a Small Baby Unit.
• 0.3 FTE of protected administrative time.
• Director stipend.
• Our NICU is part of a combined residency and fellowship program with the University of California Irvine and Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
• Active participation in our robust CQI program is a must.
• Coverage will also be provided at community hospitals partnering with MCWH.
• Ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ Small Baby Unit experience and/or directorship.

About The Area

This is an opportunity to live in Southern California and to work for a great company (we provide care to 1 out of 4 NICU babies in the U.S. daily). You’ll be part of a vibrant group of colleagues dedicated to pursuing the highest standards of care, while maintaining a unique and special group chemistry that comes to feel like your extended family. Long Beach is located about 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles bordering the northern edge of Orange County. The area enjoys a lovely Mediterranean climate with an average of 333 sunny days per year, and there are 5.5 miles of breathtaking waterfront to enjoy by bicycle or foot.

Qualifications BC Neonatologist

Must have 3+ years' small Baby Unit experience and/or directorship
About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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