Academic Neonatal Hospitalist Physician (NTT)

Department of Pediatrics-Neonatology

We are seeking Neonatal Hospitalists to join our dynamic Neonatal Division and help strengthen coverage across our newborn care services. These positions offer a unique opportunity to practice high-impact inpatient neonatal medicine in a collaborative academic environment.

About the Role

These Neonatal Hospitalists will play a critical role in supporting the Neonatal Division by managing lower-acuity neonatal patients in the hospital setting. This is an excellent fit for physicians who enjoy inpatient newborn care, value teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment, and are looking to make an immediate impact on patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for well newborns and lower-acuity neonatal patients
• Perform newborn admissions, assessments, and ongoing daily management
• Support safe transitions of care, including discharge planning and parental education
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nursing staff, and advanced practice providers
• Contribute to consistent, high-quality coverage across neonatal services

Benefits:

• Multidisciplinary team approach
• Access to 30 pediatric sub-specialties
• Participate as member of pediatric leadership team
• Competitive salary, and benefits including family tuition discounts, and an 8% retirement match

About Columbia, MO:

Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award-winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is "more than a college town" and "surprisingly sophisticated."

• Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
• #6 Most affordable outdoorsy places to live by Realator.com June 2022
• #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
• 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools

If you are ready to explore your next career move, please contact Lori Schutte - text or phone 314-443-6137 or email lschutte@health.missouri.edu

Minimum Qualifications: A MD/DO degree, and board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics.

Be prepared to upload a CV.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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