Physician - Neonatologist or NICU Hospitalist

• Specialty: Neonatologist
• Schedule: Nocturnist (7am-7pm) 
• EMR System: Meditech, plans to transition to an upgraded platform in 2027
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Salary: $230,000 - $360,325 per year based on specialty
• This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Ascension Saint Agnes is looking for a Neonatologist or Pediatric Hospitalist to join our NICU team! This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital to provide medical care to our pediatric patients. Our group has had minimal turnover in 5+ years and are looking for the right person to care for children that present to our hospital. We have a dedicated inpatient pediatric unit, level III NICU, and postpartum unit here at Saint Agnes.  Teaching medical students and pediatric residents from Hopkins will be part of the role. This is a nocturnist position (7 PM – 7 AM), but we’re happy to explore flexible scheduling options for the right candidate. Our pediatric group prides itself on equity, fairness, professionalism, compassion, and friendship.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Ascension Saint Agnes 

• For over 150 years, Saint Agnes, built on a strong foundation of excellent medical care and compassion, consists of care teams who are committed to providing the best care for our patients. 
• Saint Agnes is a part of Ascension, one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the country. 
• 251-bed full-service teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties. 
• Ascension Saint Agnes offers emergency as well as a variety of inpatient and outpatient services. 
• In addition to our Six Institutes that focus in the areas of Cancer, Orthopedics and Spine, Cardiovascular, Women and Children, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. 

About Baltimore 

• Baltimoreans have a lot to love about Baltimore with its famous crab cakes, major sports teams -the Orioles (baseball) and the Ravens (football), its beautiful historic harbor, diverse historical sites with three centuries of history, and its proximity to other major cities NYC, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. 
• Although it’s a large city, and it is the fourth largest school district in Maryland, it has received an award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education. 
• Besides its great education, there are home buying incentives for its residents. There are many incentive programs for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters that are managed by different city departments or nonprofits making relocation options easy. 
• With more than 130 attractions, museums, historic sites and performing arts groups, Baltimore promises something for everyone. 

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

No additional preferences

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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