Physician (Critical Care) Neonatologist

1. Serves sub-specialist and consultant in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine for Pediatrics. Admits neonates to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit. Performs advanced diagnostic and life-saving treatment procedures. Develops full treatment regimens requiring knowledge of new techniques, use of prolonged or complicated procedures, or advanced and delicate skills. Develops and follows treatment plans during inpatient stay. Evaluates and treats critically ill neonates, arranging admissions, transfers and medical air evacuations. Arranges consultations to other subspecialty physicians at DoD hospitals and clinics throughout the MHS. Orders lab tests and x-rays necessary to complete diagnosis and correlates results with clinical findings. Participates in providing continuous in-house coverage of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and delivery service. Serves as a consultant to other health care providers and patients’ family members in difficult cases. Serves as an advocate for infants and their families regarding the appropriate medical, surgical, psychological, social, and development interventions in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Documents patient care through the use of MTF’s established automated information systems as required to (1) treat and manage patients, (2) document patient care, and (3) communicate with health care providers and ancillary staff. 

1. Provides appropriate resuscitative measures in the delivery room (e.g., preterm infants, emergency C-sections, complicated deliveries, etc.) and determines disposition to NICU or Newborn Nursery. When needed, performs well-baby exams and provides anticipatory guidance. Provide outpatient follow-up of NICU graduates and perform role of neonatal expert to any neonatal patients as necessary to include assisting in the evaluation and treatment of neonatal patients in the emergency room and other departments within the hospital. 

1. Provides staff expertise in neonatal/newborn medicine. Provides continuing education to medical professionals in the area of neonatal-perinatal medicine as well as conducts Departmental QI/PI. Responsible for training medical students, physician assistant students, interns or residents assigned for training or research within the specialty field.

As a staff neonatologist in a Pediatric Resident GME program, provides oversight of GME trainees and nurse practitioners to ensure quality, timely and appropriate medical care. Provides professional guidance and teaching to house staff through inpatient rounds and other direct interaction and instruction. Assists in the education, evaluation and mentorship of the aforementioned trainees. Conducts teaching conferences and lectures for nursing and medical staff on techniques and theory of well-child preventative pediatrics, neonatal, and perinatal issues. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Required to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Pre-employment physical required and annually thereafter.

1. This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

1. This position has been designated “Mission Essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent may be required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

5.This position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede Basic Life Support completion.

1. This position requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or must be able to pass certification within 6 months of employment.

1. Position requires a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

1. This position has a TDY or business travel requirement of 5% of the time to various locations.

1. Must possess and maintain a current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) training and certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.

1. Must have completed an internship, residency and fellowship in pediatrics or the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) from an accredited U.S. training program or equivalent program with board certification.