The Division of Neonatology at Connecticut Children’s has an opening for a full-time neonatologist with an academic focus in clinical, basic, or educational research.  Areas of particular interest include inflammation/microbiome, epidemiology/outcomes, artificial intelligence, neurosciences, and lung development/lung injury.   Applicants with other areas of interest are also encouraged to apply.   Clinical duties include caring for infants in our Level III and IV nurseries at the Connecticut Children’s in Hartford and John Dempsey Hospital/UCONN in Farmington.  The position may also include providing care in our Level III NICU at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, Connecticut.

SUMMARY

The Neonatologist will provide a high level of clinical excellence through providing safe, prompt, competent, collaborative, and evidence-based medical care to patients. The Neonatologist will be responsible to follow care guidelines and treatment protocols for infants with a variety of neonatal illnesses and conditions covering a broad spectrum of health issues. The Neonatologist will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including attending, advanced practitioner staff, nursing  and subspecialists to provide this care.  Additionally, the Neonatologist will be responsible to teach to a variety of learners, including medical students, residents and fellows.

ROLE  RESPONSIBILITIES

-Provide assessment of patients by obtaining a comprehensive history.
- Examines patients to obtain objective physical data and supporting information through laboratory and imaging modalities.
- Formulate a differential diagnosis and develops a reasonable treatment plan to include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and making appropriate referrals as indicated.
- Maintain ongoing documentation of patient interventions within the timeframe established by policy, to include documentation of initial assessment, treatment plans, progress notes and any other patient interactions, to include telephone calls.
- Collaborate with nursing, support personnel and administration in matters affecting patient care. 
- Ensure the protection of patient rights and adherence to HIPAA regulations. 
- Ensures appropriate handoff communications are accomplished.
- Responsible for teaching medical students, pediatric residents and neonatal fellows
- Initiate and/or participate in specific research or other scholarly activities.
- Academic title at the University of Connecticut will be commensurate with academic credentials.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education Required: M.D., or D.O. degree required
Active Scholarly Program with publication history is desirable but not required
Successful completion of residency and fellowship program as applicable

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Active CT Physician license
Active DEA
Board eligible or certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine as appropriate.