Position | Neonatology Full-Time Staff |
Credentials | MD, Neonatology BC/BE |
Starting Date | ASAP |
Name | Janet Friedman |
Title | Recruiter |
Organization | Pediatrix - St Luke's Health System |
City | Kansas City |
State | MO |
janet.friedman@pediatrix.com |
Saint Lukes Health System offers comprehensive neonatal care with advanced ventilator support and encompasses three NICUs
The main unit at St Luke's Hospital is a regional perinatal referral center with a 49 bed, Level-IIIB NICU offering iNO, HFOV and HFJV, therapeutic hypothermia and a highly successful ELGAN program caring for infants as young as 22 weeks gestation.
Over 450 annual admissions and an ADC of 35
The main unit has in-house coverage and NNP’s in-house 24/7
Other units include a 15-bed Level-IIIA NICU, and one growing Level-II NICU in addition to well-baby care offering out of house coverage with NNP’s in-house 24/7
Robust telehealth supports the out of house coverage sites as well as regional delivery services
Active involvement in the practice’s QI initiatives is expected and supported, and all are encouraged to pursue individual areas of interest.
Set amongst gently rolling hills on the south bank of the Missouri River, Country Living Magazine proclaimed this sophisticated city as one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets. With over 200 fountains it is has earned the nickname, “City of Fountains,” and claims to have the second most in the world, just behind Rome. The region has earned a reputation for being one of the best places to live in the nation – and for good reason. It offers an affordable cost of living, low crime rates, renowned schools, active nightlife, dedicated sports scene and some of the most famous shopping and restaurants in the world. Most importantly, it’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking - and proud host to the Kansas City Chiefs Superbowl champions. Whether you prefer living in an urban loft to old-style neighborhoods to sprawling suburbs, there is something for everyone. It’s a wonderful place to live and raise a family.
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.