NICU Hospitalist

Ochsner Children's Hospital is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatricians with an interest in Neonatal Medicine to join our growing team of NICU Hospitalists at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, academic Level IV NICU alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional care for critically ill newborns. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Practice Info

• Practice in a state-of-the-art, 67-bed Level IV NICU featuring private rooms for both singleton and multiple-gestation infants
• Ochsner Baptist Medical Center provides both Level IV neonatal intensive care and Level IV maternal care within the same facility
• Manage newborns requiring higher level of care in a dedicated Transitional Care Nursery
• Supportive small group of NICU Hospitalists contributing to quality family-centered care for infants transitioning to home
• Comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty support available throughout Ochsner Children's Hospital
• Participation in the Vermont Oxford Network and ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Responsibilities

• Manage both high-acuity and moderate-acuity neonatal patients in collaboration with Neonatologists and Advance Practice Practitioners
• Manage newborns requiring higher level of care in a dedicated Transitional Care Nursery
• Contribute to quality family-centered care for a population of infants that are transitioning to home
• Participate in the Vermont Oxford Network and ongoing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Engage in learning and teaching opportunities through affiliations and expanding educational programs

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Sign-on bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Robust physician wellness and professional development resources

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatricians with an interest in Neonatal Medicine
• Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.