Clinical Neonatologist, NeuroNICU

Job Description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, in collaboration with the Emory University Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, is seeking a clinical neonatologist with specialized expertise in neurological care for critically ill newborns to help lead our expanding neonatal neurocritical care program. This faculty position offers the unique opportunity to shape clinical care, advance research, and mentor the next generation of neonatologists while working with a world-class multidisciplinary team. This role is appropriate for all ranks as it offers both leadership opportunities and robust support. The faculty member will contribute to the clinical, research, and teaching missions of the Division of Neonatology and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with clinical coverage in the NICU and participation in student, resident, and fellow education.

Key clinical responsibilities

• Lead clinical care and quality improvement initiatives for infants with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions
• Oversee therapeutic hypothermia protocols and neuroprotective strategies for approximately 50 HIE cases annually
• Provide clinical coverage across our three NICUs with state-of-the-art neuroimaging and monitoring capabilities
• Collaborate extensively with pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and rehabilitation specialists

Additional expectations

• Contributing to our robust education mission by teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers, particularly in areas related to neonatal neurology
• Actively engage in research opportunities focused on neuroprotection and neonatal brain injury

Note that our institutions have been active participants in the Neonatal Research Network clinical trials for over 30 years and have the opportunity to participate in the Children’s Hospitals Neonatal Consortium, including the HIE and neurosurgical focus groups. Individual research support includes access to existing clinical research infrastructure and start-up funding on case-by case basis.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent and must be board-certified/board-eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Additional fellowship training or significant experience in neonatal neurology is preferred but not required. Candidates should have demonstrated commitment to neuroprotection and management of neonatal brain injury.

Salary

Salary and professional level of appointment will be commensurate with experience.

Employment Information

Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute with a faculty appointment in Emory University School