Clinical Neonatologist, Speciality Care at Virginia Hospital Center

The physician is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as some advocacy and educational initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner; Allocate 90% of effort to clinical activities and 10% to non-clinical activities; Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; Refer patients to specialists and relevant ancillary services as appropriate; Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives; Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques; Participate in medical education programs and provide timely feedback to trainees; Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively; Follow established bylaws, policies, procedures, and safety and infection control standards; Complete clinical documentation promptly as required by regulatory bodies; Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees; Acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors and participate in efforts to prevent them

Requirements

Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree from an accredited medical school (Required); 0 years minimum work experience (Required); Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise; Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care; Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care; Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team; Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise; Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards; Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on developments in his/her subspecialty; Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care; Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children's National Medical Center (Required); Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required)

Nice to have

Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services; Generous paid time off including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day; Financial wellness support including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts; Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage with optional supplemental plans; Tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more