Neonatologist - Level II Nursery | Baltimore, MD

MedStar Harbor Hospital | Baltimore, Maryland
Full-Time | J-1 Visa Sponsorship Available

MedStar Medical Group is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neonatologist to join the neonatal care team at MedStar Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys the breadth and autonomy of community-based neonatology while remaining connected to the resources of the region's largest healthcare system.

MedStar Harbor is a Magnet-recognized community hospital offering a collaborative, personal care environment in a convenient waterside location. The hospital welcomes more than 1,000 newborns each year and serves families from Baltimore City and communities throughout Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Howard counties.

Our 10-bed Level II Special Care Nursery admits approximately 150 infants annually and provides specialized care for premature and medically complex newborns, including infants with prematurity up to 32 weeks or 1,500 grams, respiratory distress, complications of transition, infection, feeding difficulties, and neonatal withdrawal.

Neonatologists work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team to provide care in both the Special Care Nursery and well-baby nursery. Infants requiring a higher level of care are stabilized and transferred to tertiary NICUs within the region.

Our neonatal team emphasizes family-centered care, encouraging parents to be active participants in their baby's care. The program supports Kangaroo Care, breastfeeding and lactation services, and parent involvement throughout the newborn's hospital stay. MedStar Harbor also participates in a statewide neonatal collaborative focused on improving outcomes for high-risk infants.

• Provide care for infants in the Level II Special Care Nursery and well-baby nursery
• Attend deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation
• Stabilize and manage premature and critically ill newborns prior to transfer when a higher level of care is required
• Perform neonatal procedures, including intubation and umbilical catheter placement
• Collaborate closely with obstetric, nursing, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Support a family-centered approach to neonatal care

This is a full-time position with a combination of day and night shifts. Weekend and holiday coverage is shared equitably among the physician group.

• MD or DO with eligibility for Maryland medical licensure
• Board certification in Pediatrics
• Completion of an accredited Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• NRP and BLS certification

• Competitive salary and signing bonus
• Eligibility for a quality bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement savings options, including 403(b) with employer match, 457(b), and/or 457(f)

Learn more about MedStar Physician benefits: https://careers.medstarhealth.org/physician-benefits

Learn more about MedStar Neonatology: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/neonatology

MedStar Harbor offers the opportunity to practice in a Magnet-recognized community hospital where collaboration and personalized care are central to the patient experience. Located in Baltimore with convenient access to Washington, D.C., the hospital combines the close-knit environment of a community hospital with access to the resources and clinical network of MedStar Health.

MedStar Health is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, with 10 hospitals and more than 300 care locations. As part of MedStar Medical Group, you'll have access to a broad clinical network and opportunities to grow your expertise while practicing in the setting that's right for you.

J-1 visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.