Position Title: Academic Newborn Hospitalist - Worcester & Framingham, MA
Location: Worcester, MA University Campus
Time Type: Full time
Remote Type: On-site (100% Onsite)
Job Category: Providers
Job Family: Physicians
Job Type: Dually Employed Physician
Req ID: PEDIATRIC-HOSPITALIST_R24110064
Posted Date: 2024-10-17
Description:
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.
UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Academic Newborn Hospitalist to join our team of healthcare professionals and contribute to our overall mission of serving the needs of the diverse families in Central Massachusetts. Job duties include:
Clinical Care
- Providing comprehensive medical care for infants in our:
- 22-bed Continuing Care Nursery (CCN), embedded within our 49-bed Level 3 NICU at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA
- 28-bed postpartum unit and 12-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery at Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham, MA.
- Attending high risk deliveries with a multi-disciplinary team, including Neonatology back-up.
- Performing procedures such as intubation, central line placement, lumbar puncture and thoracentesis.
- Performing inpatient antenatal consultations regarding issues of prematurity, neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and common chronic maternal medical conditions.
Education and Scholarship
- Providing bedside teaching to medical trainees, including medical students, residents, and advanced practice providers.
- Developing and implementing educational curricula, lectures, and workshops.
- Engaging in scholarly activities including medical education, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical research that align with individual career goals.
- Collaborating with peers pursuing academic scholarship within the Department of Pediatrics and others at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Participating in departmental meetings, committees, and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and quality.
- Contributing to institutional policies, protocols, and guidelines related to neonatal care.
Position & Organization Highlights:
- Early career physicians and colleagues new to the NICU are provided proctoring, teaching and ongoing procedural training.
- The Department of Pediatrics sponsors the Child Health Equity Center (CHEC) which supports initiatives and faculty development in the areas of advocacy, community engagement, and research while addressing social determinants of health and quality improvement.
- CMC physicians are faculty members at UMass Chan Medical School where teaching and research opportunities are abundant and collaborative initiatives are encouraged both within and outside of the institution.
- The UMass Chan Medical School offers a wide array of academic career opportunities to junior and mid-career faculty in advanced research skills, quality improvement and medical education.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification/board eligibility in Pediatrics.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
- Strong commitment to serving underserved communities, equitable family centered care, diversity and inclusion.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Early career physicians are encouraged to apply. In-unit learning, mentorship and procedural training provided for new colleagues.
Benefits:
- A cohesive multidisciplinary team in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Competitive salary and physician incentive plan commensurate with experience and academic rank.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, CME time and stipend, employer funded retirement contribution of 8% base salary, tuition reimbursement, concierge services for relocation, and more!
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Access to cutting-edge facilities, resources, and support for research and academic pursuits.
- Location in Worcester, MA, UMass Memorial Medical Center offers a vibrant academic environment with a diverse patient population and collaborative opportunities.
Interested candidates may submit applications here: Academic Newborn Hospitalist - UMass Memorial - Worcester, MA
Alternatively, qualified candidates may submit CV and cover letter to:
Erich Renner, MD
Newborn Hospitalist Director, Division of Neonatology
c/o Kimberly Levasseur, Provider Recruiter
Kimberly.Levasseur@umassmemorial.org
For more information about UMass Memorial and our Children’s Medical Center: UMMH Pediatrics/CMC
Applicants of any background are welcome. Applicants who identify as being from groups underrepresented in medicine (URiM) are highly encouraged to apply – one of the department’s goals is to increase racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity among providers and staff.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
About Us:
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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