| Position | Neonatology Full-Time Staff |
| Credentials | MD, Neonatology BC/BE |
| Name | Lori Abolafia |
| Title | Recruiter |
| Organization | Pediatrix |
| City | Las Vegas |
| State | NV |
| lori_abolafia@mednax.com | |
| Web Site | https://clinical-mednax.icims.com/jobs/31666/neonatologist/job |
The hospital has a 72-bed, Level-IV NICU with an ADC of 60.
Services include neonatal ECMO, iNO, high frequency ventilation, (jet and oscillators) and total body cooling.
There is an active transport program, a dedicated resuscitation team and full pediatric subspecialty and surgical support.
Our affiliated pediatric intensivists cover the PICU/CVICU, our hospitalists cover the pediatric floor and our pediatric ER physicians cover the pediatric ER.
The practice has a busy cardiovascular surgery program, as well as general surgery and high volume ELBWs.
Resident teaching opportunities are available.
The group values team-work and holds high expectations for shared clinical practice guidelines to provide continuity to the infants and their families.
Las Vegas offers a multitude of opportunities to live, work and play in one of the most magnificent entertainment centers in the world. With a wide range of housing choices you will find the community that is perfect for you and your family -- from family-friendly neighborhoods, master-planned communities, high-rises, condominiums, golf communities, urban and suburban options – there is something for everyone. The area is home to 357 public schools along with over 40 large private schools. The cost of living is affordable and there is no state income tax. For the sports enthusiasts, Las Vegas is home to the Las Vegas Raiders and the Vegas Golden Knights.
A neonatologist talks about working and living in Vegas:
http://blog.mednax.com/how-one-neonatologist-gambled-on-vegas-and-won
Effective November 1st, 2021 Pediatrix will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption.