Neonatologist
Company: Mednax
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
OverviewOnly NICU in Lafayette Parish Designated with Level III
Regional StatusPediatrix has a great opportunity for a full-time
BC/BE neonatologist to join our well-established practice in
Lafayette, Louisiana.The practice provides 24/7 in-house coverage
at Women's and Children's Hospital 50-bed NICU.This unit is the
only one in multiple parishes (counties) designated with Level-III
regional status, a distinction shared with only six other NICUs in
the state.The hospital has 3,400 births per year and offers a full
range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists.Services
provided include high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, and
total body cooling as well as ground and air neonatal transports
for the surrounding area.The practice also participates in many
quality improvement projects at local, state, and national
level.There are educational opportunities with pediatric
residents.This is an opportunity to work at a facility which is
located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPS), or Medically
Underserved Area/Population (MUA/MUP).Located in South Central
Louisiana, Lafayette is the state's fourth largest city and is a
few short hours' drive to New Orleans. The region's legendary joie
de vivre, or love of life, and Cajun and Creole culture are known
around the globe, creating a unique environment for work and play;
it's no wonder Lafayette was named the "Happiest City in America"
in 2016! Local museums, community events, and festivals are
responsible for providing the modern-day arts with a southern
flair. In order to give students a more exciting and fulfilling
educational experience, the Lafayette Parish school system offers
Schools of Choice at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels.
There are also over 25 private and parochial schools in and around
Lafayette Parish to compliment the public school system. Whether
you enjoy fast-paced urban living or a quieter country setting,
Lafayette is a wonderful place to live. Louisiana property taxes
are among the lowest in the nation and the cost of living is
affordable.Effective November 1st, 2021 Pediatrix will require all
employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless
they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious
exemption.BenefitsOur clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation
package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation
and tuition reimbursement. Our benefits include:Health (various
options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance401(k) with
annual matching programAdvanced and continuing medical
educationLeadership training and advancement opportunitiesEmployee
stock purchase plan at a 15% discountProfessional liability
insuranceSupport and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital
credentialing The compensation and benefits referenced is for
illustrative purposes only, and will be discussed during and after
the interview process. These benefits are for full time employees,
employees in other types of employment classifications may be
eligible for some of these benefits.Mednax, Inc. and its affiliated
practices operating as Pediatrix Medical Group (Pediatrix) are one
of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care
for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix-affiliated
clinicians have been committed to providing coordinated,
compassionate and clinically excellent services across the
continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based
practices. Specialties including obstetrics, maternal-fetal
medicine, and neonatology are complemented by 18 pediatric
subspecialties and a newly expanded area of primary and urgent care
clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered
by investments in research, education, quality-improvement and
safety initiatives.Today through almost 8,000 employees in 38
states, dedicated teams including physicians, advanced
practitioners, clinical leaders, business and operational experts
work together every day to fulfill our mission to take great care
of the patient . We invite you to join the Pediatrix family and
help shape the future of health care for women, babies and
children.Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability or veteran status.
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