Director, Neonatal ECMO (Columbus)

Overview

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 ICU 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 management of babies with complex birth defects and complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The Neonatal ECMO Program provides pre‑ECMO consultation and ECMO care 24/7/365 to Level IV NICU patients, as well as expert consultative care for patients with severe hypoxic respiratory failure, hemodynamic instability, multisystem disease, and acute management of ECMO and renal‑replacement therapy.

Candidates should have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 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. Candidates should also demonstrate strong leadership qualities, effective communication skills, and a passion for working with a team to deliver the best healthcare 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, overseeing delivery of patient care, mentoring the ECMO team, and working closely with the rapidly growing Nationwide Children’s Fetal Center.

Job Description Summary

Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols, monitoring patient progress and adjusting plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in 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.

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, 11‑20 lbs, 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

Physical Requirements Additional

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

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet