Neonatology Physician

ATC West Healthcare is seeking a full-time Board Certified or Board Eligible Neonatologist to join a highly specialized neonatal care team in Kansas City, Missouri. This role provides advanced in-house NICU coverage across multiple facilities, focusing on the care of critically ill and extremely premature newborns. The position emphasizes teamwork, high-acuity clinical practice, and opportunities for both clinical and academic engagement. Dates / Schedule Full-time, permanent position In-house NICU coverage model across multiple facilities Requires local residency in the Kansas City, MO area (relocation may be required) Not open to locum tenens candidates Visa support (J1/H1B) not guaranteed; must be disclosed Job Details / Responsibilities Provide in-house neonatal coverage at a 49-bed Level IIIB NICU Manage high-acuity neonatal cases using advanced therapies including: Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) Therapeutic hypothermia Care for extremely low gestational age newborns (as young as 22 weeks) Support over 450 annual NICU admissions with an average daily census of 30 patients Collaborate with neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) providing 24/7 coverage Support oversight of a Level IIIA NICU, Level II NICU, and well-baby units Participate in telehealth-supported out-of-house coverage Engage in quality improvement (QI) initiatives and clinical advancement projects Contribute to regional neonatal care coordination and delivery services Pursue individual clinical or academic interests within the practice Required Skills & Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (required) Neonatology clinical experience (required) Missouri medical license or willingness to obtain (required) Clean malpractice and licensing history (highly preferred) Must disclose visa status (J1/H1B support not guaranteed) NPDB Self-Query Report within 30 days (required at submission) DEA registration prior to start (required) Eligible for hospital credentialing Must meet facility-specific clearance requirements