Neonatology Physician

Neonatology Practice Medical Director Roanoke, VA Southwest Virginia Äî Level IIIB NICU Physician Leadership Academic Medicine Position Details

• Full-time, permanent physician leadership position
• Practice Setting: High-acuity, 60-bed Level IIIB NICU with approximately 625 annual admissions
• Leadership Role: Serve as Practice Medical Director overseeing clinical operations and provider performance
• Call: Shared rotational neonatal call with 24-hour coverage
• Weekends: Rotational 24-hour NICU coverage as scheduled
• Provide direct clinical Neonatology care while leading quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Drive clinical innovation, program development, and expansion of neonatal services
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and academic partners
• Advanced neonatal therapies include:
- High-frequency ventilation - Nitric oxide therapy
• Multidisciplinary support includes Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Pediatric Surgery
• Teaching responsibilities include medical students and Pediatric and Family Medicine residents
• Participate in Grand Rounds, simulation boot camps, and other educational programs
• Mentor residents in quality improvement and research projects
• Support scholarly and academic initiatives through an affiliated medical school
• Local residency required; relocation may be necessary
• No locum candidates
• No visa sponsorship
Compensation/Benefits Details
• Competitive salary based on experience and training
• Potential sign-on bonus
• Potential relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Healthcare and dependent care FSA
• HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Additional voluntary benefits
Hospital/Medical Group Info
• Lead Neonatology services within a high-acuity Level IIIB NICU
• Approximately 60 NICU beds and 625 annual admissions
• Academic affiliation with a medical school
• Collaborative environment integrating clinical care, physician education, research, quality improvement, and program development
• Access to multidisciplinary pediatric and maternal-fetal specialists
Job Qualifications
• MD or DO
• Board Certified in Neonatology Äî Board Eligible candidates are not accepted
• Virginia medical license or willingness to obtain
• Leadership experience within a NICU or clinical program development required
• Neonatology experience required for experienced candidates

Location DetailsRoanoke is located in Virginia Äôs Blue Ridge region and offers a combination of urban amenities and convenient access to outdoor recreation. The area features hiking, biking, parks, mountain scenery, cultural attractions, and a relatively accessible setting for communities throughout Southwest Virginia. Nearby Metro Areas: Blacksburg: 40 miles Lynchburg: 55 miles Greensboro, NC: 105 miles Richmond: 165 miles