General Practice job located in Wilmington, Delaware

The position reports to the Division Chief of Neonatology and the successful candidate will be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team within the Department of Pediatrics.

The Division provides inpatient and transport care and clinical service to the only Level 4 NICU in the state of Delaware. A faculty appointment consistent with the level of academic achievement will be provided at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. All levels of experience, including recent fellowship graduates who are board-eligible, will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical coverage for critically ill neonates, including those requiring surgical interventions and ECMO.
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists, including medical and surgical subspecialists, to ensure comprehensive care.
• Teach and mentor neonatal fellows, APP students, pediatric residents, and medical students through bedside teaching, lectures, and simulation.
• Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists and lead the neonatal resuscitation team during high-risk deliveries in the Advanced Delivery Unit.
• Engage in multidisciplinary conferences and reviews of adverse events including Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and Morbidity and Mortality (M&M).

What We Offer:

• Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan recognizing clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403(b) with employer match, plus 457(b) retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME, and professional dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• A faculty appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, commensurate with academic achievement

Qualifications:

• MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME Accredited Pediatric Residency Program and a Neonatology Fellowship Program
• Board Eligibility/Certification in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine
• Eligibility to obtain valid DEA and Medical licensure in the state of Delaware
• An academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor

How to Apply
For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact Jessica N. Vega, Sr. Physician Recruiter or here to email Rebecca Helgesen, Administrative Director.

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