Location: Roanoke, VA

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Day shifts (typical daytime hours; exact start/end times vary by site), Monday–Friday typical clinical coverage with required on-call and weekend coverage as needed; responsibilities split across two hospitals (Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital and Lewis Gale Medical Center)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert neonatal clinical care across a regional perinatal center and affiliated Level 2 NICU
• Lead and manage NICU operations as Medical Director or support as Associate Medical Director
• Oversee advanced respiratory and therapeutic services including high-frequency ventilation, whole body cooling, and inhaled nitric oxide
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary pediatric, maternal-fetal medicine, and surgical subspecialists to optimize patient care
• Support medical education by working with Virginia Tech School of Medicine students and residents
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and participate in regional neonatal research efforts
• Participate in leadership meetings, committees, and ensure compliance with hospital policies
• Provide day-to-day clinical coverage plus scheduled on-call and weekend responsibilities

Qualifications

• Neonatology clinical experience with demonstrated competence in NICU care
• Clinical leadership experience for Medical Director or strong interest in associate leadership duties
• Experience with high-frequency ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia (whole body cooling) and nitric oxide therapy
• Comfortable providing day clinical coverage plus on-call and weekend duties
• Eligibility for or possession of an active Virginia medical license (or ability to obtain one)
• J-1 visa candidates accepted (J-1 sponsorship available); Locum candidates not accepted

Education

• MD or DO with completion of pediatric residency and neonatology fellowship (or equivalent training)
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neonatology is expected

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of neonatal care and NICU operations
• Proficiency in advanced respiratory support modalities and neonatal therapeutics
• Experience with quality improvement, clinical research, and medical education
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and team leadership skills
• Ability to mentor trainees and contribute to an academic teaching environment
• Operational oversight skills for managing NICU workflows and policies

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage for you and eligible dependents
• Progyny fertility benefits to support family-building journeys
• Access to Livongo diabetes management and robust telehealth/second-opinion services
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Short- and long-term disability protection to keep you covered
• Pre-tax HSA & FSA accounts to help manage healthcare expenses
• 401(k) Thrift Program and retirement planning resources
• Parental leave and FMLA benefits so you can be there when it matters
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sick pay bank and wellness resources
• Relocation support available and programs to help you and your family settle in

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