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Overview
Neonatologist in Syracuse
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Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking an experienced board certified neonatologist to join our well-established practice in Syracuse, NY.
- Our team provides care at both St. Joseph’s Health and Upstate Community Hospital
- St. Joseph's is a 14-bed Level III NICU with an ADC of 8
- Each year there are 1900 deliveries with 296 NICU admissions last year
- Keep babies of 1000 grams and up
- St. Joseph's is a very active teaching hospital with rotations from residents, medical students and PA/NNP students
- Upstate Community Hospital has 21 couplet care/postpartum rooms and 6 extra care nursery beds and is in the process to become a Level II
- Group covers all extra care babies and 98% of well babies
- There are approximately 1000 deliveries per year and 90 extra care admissions
- Keep babies 34 weeks and those requiring oxygen, HFNC and gavage
- 24/7 in-house APP coverage with NICU specialized nursing
- We supervise PL1 Family Med residents and have medical students who rotate through, we also have in-house anesthesia support
About the hospital:
St. Joseph’s Health is a regional non-profit healthcare system serving the community of Syracuse for over 150 years. As part of Trinity Health the nation’s second-largest Catholic Health System, they have been delivering award-winning care and providing enhanced value to partner care facilities throughout the region. Ranked as a US News “Best Regional Hospital”, a designated stroke center and recipient of several Healthgrades Top 50, Top 100, 5-Star and Excellence Awards.
About the area:
Famous for it's abundance of outdoor activities and affordability, Syracuse offers an exceptional quality of life. The well-known waterway system allows public access to the Erie Canal and nearby lakes, with Lake Placid a short drive away. The region offers a myriad of winter activities and is home to multiple ski resorts and lodges. Art and Entertainment activities abound with Symphoria, a full-time symphony orchestra, Syracuse Stage, a widely renowned professional theatre, 40 museums and galleries, over 50 parks and nature centers, and over 40 golf courses (more per capita than any other area in the Northeast). Syracuse is also home to several nationally known colleges and universities including Syracuse University. Consistently ranked among Forbes best places to raise a family, do business and enjoy a reasonable cost of living, Syracuse is an increasingly attractive home to many young professionals.
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.
Benefits
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.
The compensation and benefits referenced is for illustrative purposes only, and will be discussed during and after the interview process.
Our benefits include:
- Health (various options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance
- 401(k) with annual matching program
- Advanced and continuing medical education
- Leadership training and advancement opportunities
- Employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount
- Professional liability insurance
- Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing
- 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 Employer
All 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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