Clinical Associates - Neonatology

Clinical Associates - Neonatology Salary Range: $160,000-$190,000 per year The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, is seeking full-time general pediatricians to join our multidisciplinary care team at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital NICU as Clinical Associates with renewable terms of up to three years. Appointees will provide neonatal services at one or more level II nurseries in the University of Chicago Medicine system. These positions do not require teaching or scholarly activity. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook . Appointees will collaborate with a dynamic team of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, pediatric residents, nutritionists, and neonatal pharmacists, providing care under the supervision of the attending neonatologist. Responsibilities include daily patient care activities such as pre-rounding, presenting patients, order writing, addressing clinical problems, and communicating with parents and consultants. Following skills evaluation and, if necessary, additional training and support, appointees will perform standard neonatal procedures, attend high-risk deliveries, and perform neonatal resuscitations. At our level II nurseries, appointees will attend deliveries, perform neonatal resuscitations, stabilize infants for transport, and manage infants whose acuity allows them to remain at their birth hospital. Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a MD degree or equivalent, 2) have completed an ACGME-approved pediatric residency, 3) be board certified/eligible in general pediatrics, and 4) have or be eligible for permanent State of Illinois medical licensure. We especially welcome applicants with experience equivalent to one year of post-graduate work in a Level II NICU or one of higher acuity. To be considered, interested individuals must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: . Applicants must upload a CV and cover letter. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email with their request.by Jobble