Pediatric Clinical Neonatologist (Level III & IV NICU) - Nocturnist - Physician - Kravis Children's Hospital - Manhattan, NY

Neonatologist Position

We are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Neonatologist to join our academic division in a dedicated nocturnist role, providing overnight in-house coverage for Level III and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).

This position combines high-acuity clinical care with opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and participation in academic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for neonatologists seeking flexibility in their schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overnight in-house coverage for Level III and Level IV NICUs
• Manage critically ill neonates, including extremely preterm infants and those requiring advanced life-sustaining therapies
• Attend and lead high-risk deliveries, including complex maternal-fetal cases
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and oversee stabilization of critically ill newborns
• Direct management of advanced respiratory support, including conventional and high-frequency ventilation
• Manage complex neonatal conditions requiring:
  • Therapeutic hypothermia
  • Inhaled nitric oxide
  • Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Perform and supervise procedures (e.g., intubation, UAC/UVC placement, chest tubes)
• Supervise and teach residents, fellows, APPs
• Provide real-time bedside teaching and overnight clinical mentorship
• Ensure high-quality documentation and structured handoffs to daytime teams
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists including surgery, cardiology, neurology, and genetics

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship
• Eligible for academic appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor level (rank commensurate with experience) to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Active (or eligible for) New York State medical license
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Dedicated nocturnist schedule (set number of overnight shifts per year)
• In-house coverage with support from trainees and advanced practice providers
• Busy tertiary/quaternary referral center with high patient acuity
• Collaborative academic environment with strong subspecialty and surgical support

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive academic salary
• Faculty appointment with associated academic benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans and CME support
• Malpractice coverage

Compensation range from 225k to 350k (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

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