• Job Description

  Req#: NEONA012597

  Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Position Type: Full-Time Neonatologist

  Meritus Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Board Certified/Board Eligible Neonatologist to join our collaborative and growing team in our Level II NICU. This is a dynamic opportunity to become a cornerstone of neonatal care in Western Maryland.

  Practice Highlights:

  • 22-bed NICU
  • Currently recruiting both Neonatologists and experienced Neonatal APPs
  • 24-hour in-house shifts; full-time equals approximately 8 shifts/month
  • Attend high-risk deliveries and provide care in both the nursery and NICU
  • Scope of care includes infants as early as 32 weeks gestation or 500g
  • Short-term ventilator support up to 24 hours before transfer (typically sooner)
  • Opportunity to help shape future practices including central and PICC lines
  • Supportive OB/GYN services with 1,800 annual deliveries

  Candidate Requirements:

  • Education - Medical degree in medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice in state desire
  • Experience - Minimum two years of direct work or intern experience.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible (if newly graduated) Neonatologist

  Be part of a mission-driven organization where your expertise helps shape the future of neonatal care in our community.

  Why Hagerstown? Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

  Caring for Our Team Meritus offers a comprehensive, affordable and team member focused benefits package. Health, dental and vision insurance is offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all team members hired to work at least 16 hours per week and offer multiple plans to best meet your needs. Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability is offered at no cost to eligible team members. Meritus offers a robust Paid Time Off and eligible team members begin accruing day 1 of employment. Our 401k retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and provides a meaningful employer match. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.

  
  Strength Through Diversity Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission. Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

  Happy to Help at Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

  Qualifications

  Licenses & Certifications

  Required

  Basic Life Support

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Meritus Health is a hospital and emergency room in Hagerstown serving the diverse communities of Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, and the east panhandle of West Virginia.

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