
Neonatology Job in Columbia, South Carolina
Neonatologist
Company:Pediatrix & Obstetrix
Profession/Specialty:Neonatology
Location:Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
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Join a thriving and collaborative team of neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina. We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neonatologist to become part of our well-established practice providing neonatal care at Prisma Health Richland, Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our team to include additional full-time Neonatologist and NNP coverage across all locations.
Position Highlights
- Full-time Neonatologist position within a high-acuity, collegial practice
- Responsibilities shared between Prisma Health Richland, Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center.
- Neonatologists provide in-house coverage during the day
- Experienced NNPs provide in-house overnight coverage, with Neonatologist back-up available from home
- Support from a comprehensive team of pediatric subspecialists, including pediatric surgery
- Opportunity to practice within a regional referral network serving communities throughout South Carolina
Prisma Health Richland
- Regional perinatal center serving 16 counties across the Midlands of South Carolina
- Approximately 2,400 deliveries annually
- More than 800 NICU admissions each year
- 70-bed Level III NICU with an average daily census of 62
- Active Maternal Fetal Medicine program with 4 physicians on staff
- Active Pediatric Surgery program supported by 4 Pediatric Surgeons
- Advanced services include:
- Conventional ventilation
- High-frequency ventilation
- Inhaled nitric oxide therapy
- ECMO
- Therapeutic hypothermia (brain cooling) program
Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center
- 26-bed private-room Level III NICU
- Intermittent responsibilities at surrounding practice locations
- Support for an additional Level I Nursery at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge with approximately 1,100 deliveries annually
- Services include:
- Conventional ventilation
- High-frequency ventilation
- Inhaled nitric oxide therapy
Lexington Medical Center
- 20-bed private Level II NICU with an average daily census of 10
- Approximately 4,000 deliveries annually
- Neonatologists provide daytime in-house coverage and remote call coverage after hours
- Support from the Maternal Fetal Medicine team at the Regional Perinatal Center
- Access to pediatric subspecialty support through the Children's Hospital
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.
Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.
We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.
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.
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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About Pediatrix & Obstetrix
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized healthcare 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.