Neonatologist - Full Time - Danbury, CT

SUMMARY

The Division of Neonatology at Connecticut Children’s is looking for a full-time, clinical neonatologist to provide service in the Level III NICU at Danbury Hospital. Danbury Hospital is a 456-bed acute care hospital which houses a remodeled 19-bed, single-room NICU covering a delivery service of 2000. The NICU is supported virtually by subspecialists with 24/7 access to echocardiography, EEG, and imaging. Neonatologists are teamed with neonatal physician assistants to provide coverage following an in-house model. Successful candidates will also be credentialed at 1-2 regional Level II or III NICU’s to provide cross coverage on an as needed basis.

Danbury, nicknamed “The Hat City” for its role in hat manufacturing in previous times, has a population of 90,000 and is located 50 miles northeast of New York City and a short distance from Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in Connecticut.

For more information, contact Jeff Shenberger MD, at jshenberger@connecticutchildrens.org

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 and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Required: M.D., or D.O. degree required

Active Scholarly Program with publication history is desirable

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Active CT Physician license

Active DEA

Board eligible or certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine as appropriate.

The salary range for this position is $259,000-$411,000.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Connecticut Children’s offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here .