Director, Neonatal ECMO

Neonatologist Leadership Opportunity

The Division of Neonatology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking a board-certified neonatologist to lead and grow the Neonatal ECMO program.

Nationwide Children's has the largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit network in the country, caring for more than 3,000 babies each year. As a regional referral center, our 90 bed Level IV NICU specializes in the management of babies with complex birth defects and complications of pregnancy, labor and delivery. The Neonatal ECMO Program, a dedicated service with a 24/7/365 call schedule, provides pre-ECMO consultation and ECMO care to our Level IV NICU patients, as well as expert consultative care for patients with severe hypoxic respiratory failure, hemodynamic instability and multisystem disease as well as acute management of ECMO and renal-replacement therapy.

Candidates for this position should have a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree, be board certified in neonatology and obtain or maintain a license to practice medicine in the state of Ohio. Advanced training in ECMO or a minimum of three years of ECMO experience desired. In addition, candidates should demonstrate strong leadership qualities, effective communication skills and a passion for working with a team to deliver the best health care for all children.

In addition to providing inpatient neonatal intensive care for critically-ill newborn infants, the successful candidate will serve as the Director of the Neonatal ECMO Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital. In collaboration with administrative leaders of disciplines involved in the ECMO program, the director will oversee delivery of patient care to neonates requiring ECMO. The Neonatal ECMO director will mentor and support the Neonatal ECMO team and work closely with the rapidly growing Nationwide Children's Fetal Center.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education Requirement

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.

Licensure Requirement

• Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician, required.

Certifications

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

Skills: (not specified)

Experience: Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"