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At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.
UMass Memorial Childrens Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Academic Newborn Hospitalist to join our team of healthcare professionals and contribute to our overall mission of serving the needs of the diverse families in Central Massachusetts. Job duties include:
Clinical Care
Providing comprehensive medical care for infants in our:
- 22-bed Continuing Care Nursery (CCN) embedded within our 49-bed Level 3 NICU at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester MA
- 28-bed postpartum unit and 12-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham MA.
Attending high risk deliveries with a multi-disciplinary team including Neonatology back-up.
Performing procedures such as intubation central line placement lumbar puncture and thoracentesis.
Performing inpatient antenatal consultations regarding issues of prematurity neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and common chronic maternal medical conditions.
Education and Scholarship
Providing bedside teaching to medical trainees including medical students residents and advanced practice providers.
Developing and implementing educational curricula lectures and workshops.
Engaging in scholarly activities including medical education quality improvement initiatives and clinical research that align with individual career goals.
Collaborating with peers pursuing academic scholarship within the Department of Pediatrics and others at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Leadership and Collaboration
Participating in departmental meetings committees and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care safety and quality.
Contributing to institutional policies protocols and guidelines related to neonatal care.
Position & Organization Highlights:
Early career physicians and colleagues new to the NICU are provided proctoring teaching and ongoing procedural training.
The Department of Pediatrics sponsors the Child Health Equity Center (CHEC) which supports initiatives and faculty development in the areas of advocacy community engagement and research while addressing social determinants of health and quality improvement.
CMC physicians are faculty members at UMass Chan Medical School where teaching and research opportunities are abundant and collaborative initiatives are encouraged both within and outside of the institution.
The UMass Chan Medical School offers a wide array of academic career opportunities to junior and mid-career faculty in advanced research skills quality improvement and medical education.
Qualifications:
Medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification/board eligibility in Pediatrics.
Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
Strong commitment to serving underserved communities equitable family centered care diversity and inclusion.
Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Early career physicians are encouraged to apply. In-unit learning mentorship and procedural training provided for new colleagues.
Benefits:
A cohesive multidisciplinary team in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Competitive salary and physician incentive plan commensurate with experience and academic rank.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage generous paid time off CME time and stipend employer funded retirement contribution of 8% base salary tuition reimbursement concierge services for relocation and more!
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Access to cutting-edge facilities resources and support for research and academic pursuits.
Location in Worcester MA UMass Memorial Medical Center offers a vibrant academic environment with a diverse patient population and collaborative opportunities.
Interested candidates may submit applications here:Academic Newborn Hospitalist - UMass Memorial - Worcester MA
Alternatively qualified candidates may submit CV and cover letter to:
Erich Renner MD
Newborn Hospitalist Director Division of Neonatology
c/o Kimberly Levasseur Provider Recruiter
For more information about UMass Memorial and our Childrens Medical Center: UMMH Pediatrics/CMC
Applicants of any background are welcome. Applicants who identify as being from groups underrepresented in medicine (URiM) are highly encouraged to apply one of the departments goals is to increase racial ethnic and linguistic diversity among providers and staff.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
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