**Job Description**

We are seeking a qualified neonatologist to provide expert care in our NICU at the hospital. This role can be a Medical Director position, responsible for leading NICU operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical care and operational excellence, or an Associate Medical Director position contributing to these efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing advanced NICU interventions such as high-frequency ventilation, whole body cooling, and nitric oxide therapy.

- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including pediatric and maternal-fetal medicine specialists, pediatric surgeons, and other neonatology staff.

- Contributing to medical education by engaging with students and residents from the Virginia Tech School of Medicine, specifically in pediatric and family practice.

- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and research projects in alignment with the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative.

- Providing clinical coverage that includes day shifts, on-call responsibilities, and weekend duties as required.

- Ensuring compliance with hospital policies and actively participating in leadership meetings and committees.

This is a permanent, full-time position, and candidates must reside in the local area, with relocation considered if necessary.

**Qualifications:**

- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology (must be within 5 years of residency) - 

**REQUIRED** (no exceptions)

- Active Virginia medical license or willingness to obtain one - 

**REQUIRED**

- A clean malpractice and medical license history is 

**HIGHLY PREFERRED** - Candidates must already live in the area or be willing to relocate - 

- DEA registration must be obtained prior to start date - 

**REQUIRED** (no exemptions)

**Certification Requirements:** - Board Certified - Board Eligible

**State License Requirements:** - Virginia