Neonatologist/Medical Director - Full Time - Waterbury,...

Job DescriptionThis position is located at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT!SUMMARY The Division of Neonatology at Connecticut Children's has an opening for a full-time, Board Certified/Board Eligible neonatologist to serve as Medical Director in our NICU at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT. Clinical duties include caring for infants in a 10-bed Level II NICU and newborns in the well-baby nursery. The unit supports a delivery service of approximately 1100 births per year. Coverage is provided by 24/7 advanced practitioners with at-home neonatology call. As part of the Connecticut Children's, the unit is part of a state-wide transport service for infants requiring more advanced care. The Medical Director will be responsible for clinical pathway and guideline development, advanced nursing and practitioner education, quality improvement, outcomes tracking, and budgetary planning. The Director will maintain close contact with obstetric providers and nursing as well as leadership at Waterbury Hospital and Connecticut Children's. Waterbury, "The Brass City", is a Naugatuck River town of approximately 110,000 located just 90 miles northeast of New York. The city is 30-minute drives to the UCONN School of Medicine in Farmington and a few minutes farther to downtown Hartford and Connecticut Children's. ResponsibilitiesROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Responsibilities: - Assure the professional performance of all medical staff and advanced practice providers in the department who have delineated clinical privileges. - Recommend to the medical staff the criteria for clinical privileges that are relevant to the care provided in the Program. - Participate in administrative activities of the department. - Assess and recommend off-site sources for needed patient care services not provided by the program or organization. - Integrate the program or service into the primary mission of the organization, including education and research. - Coordinate and integrate with other programs and clinical services, as well as within intra and inter- department programs. - Work collaboratively with others on program goals and planning/evaluation, including resource planning. - Collaborate with others to develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of clinical patient services. - Continuously assess and improve the quality of care and services provided. Actively participate in relevant committees, either on a membership or ad hoc basis, which are responsible for the quality of patient care and services. - Participate in quality improvement programs, as appropriate. - Participate in orientation and continuing professional and/or clinical education of all clinical personnel in the department or service as requested. Actively contribute to education of all learners within the NICU environment, including interns and residents. - Support efforts to optimize appropriate reimbursement for Department services. Maintain cost-effective approach to clinical program management. - Maintain professional expertise through active involvement in professional organizations and continuing education programs. Encourage team members to adhere to professional standards and to expand competencies. - Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. - Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS. Clinical Responsibilities: -Provide assessment of patients by obtaining a comprehensive history. Examines patients to obtain objective physical data and supporting information through laboratory and imaging modalities. - Formulate a differential diagnosis and develops a reasonable treatment plan to include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and making appropriate referrals as indicated. - Maintain ongoing documentation of patient interventions within the timeframe established by policy, to include documentation of initial assessment, treatment plans, progress notes and any other patient interactions, to include telephone calls. - Performs other duties as assigned. QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education Required: M.D., or D.O. degree required Education Preferred: Active Scholarly Program with publication history is desirable but not required Experience Required: Successful completion of residency and fellowship program as applicable 7 years experience 5 years Supervisory/Leadership experience LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Active CT Physician license Active DEA Board eligible or certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine as appropriate. About Us Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

Created: 2026-03-17