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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center seeks a pediatrician (non-fellowship-trained) to serve as a NICU Hospitalist Staff Physician in their Level IV NICU, working alongside attending neonatologists and NNPs. The role involves 12-hour day and night shifts averaging 3 shifts per week (40 hours/week, 1.0 FTE), with weekend and holiday rotations.
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We invite pediatricians completing their residency to join our Perinatal Institute Neonatal Intensive Care Unit “NICU” Team at Cincinnati Children’s.
This is a unique opportunity for pediatricians with a gap year or those considering a Neonatology Fellowship to practice in the NICU setting while expanding their clinical skills. Hospitalist physicians provide direct care to neonatal patients admitted to our state-of-the-art Level IV NICU. They work in conjunction with the attending neonatologist physician providing the patient’s day to day care and management of complex and acutely ill patients. Hospitalist physicians work in the context of a multidisciplinary team, in collaboration with a large group of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. They have additional opportunities to participate in educational and quality improvement projects within the NICU.
Work schedules include day and night shifts in addition to weekend and holiday rotations. They work on average 3 (12 hour) shifts per week which provides for excellent work/life balance.
Compensation and Benefits:
Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans, effective first day
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation benefits for eligible hires
Requirements:
M.D./ D.O. or equivalent
Completion of an accredited pediatric residency program
Newborn training/experience in Level III/IV NICU. Orientation is provided.
Board Certified or Board Eligibility in Pediatrics
Cincinnati Children’s at a glance:
Est. 1883 Full-service, nonprofit
Pediatric academic medical center comprises the Department of
Pediatrics of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Nationally recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare, with a reputation for excellence in patient care, research, and medical education.
762 total registered beds, including 140 inpatient and residential pediatric beds.
Submit questions to Dr. Amy Nathan, Perinatal Institute Medical Director, at Amy.Nathan@cchmc.org.
To Join the Team, email a cover letter of interest, CV, and three references with contact information to Lucinda Messiah-Covington at lucinda.messiah-covington@cchmc.org.
As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's
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