| Position | Neonatology Full-Time Staff |
| Credentials | MD, Neonatology BC/BE |
| Starting Date | Negotiable |
| Name | Karen Harrington |
| Organization | University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics and Division of Neonatology |
| City | Charlottesville |
| State | VA |
| fak3ph@virginia.edu | |
| Web Site | http://apply.interfolio.com/144484 |
The UVA NICU is a 54-bed level IV unit (expanding to 60 beds in early 2024) with about 850 admissions per year. Approximately 30% of admissions are born at outside hospitals from across Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region and many have complex multisystem conditions. We care for pre-op cardiac patients (post-op care in the PICU) and perform ECMO within the NICU.
The UVA Neonatology faculty is comprised of 13 neonatologists with a broad range of academic interests including bench research, clinical research, quality improvement and education. Our Neonatology Fellowship program includes 9 fellows, also with a broad range of academic interests. We have a large and growing group of APPs in addition to residents and medical/NNP/PA students.
We have a telehealth program that complements our Neonatal Emergency Transport System (NETS) providing consultations and transports for sick infants, as well as an active NICU follow-up program, run by Developmental Pediatrics. Members of our Neonatology Division have a collaborative relationship with members of other Divisions in Pediatrics, with all subspecialties represented. We also have an excellent relationship with our obstetric and Maternal-Fetal Medicine colleagues. UVA has about 2500 deliveries per year, many of them high risk. We have a busy Fetal Care Center, an MFM fellowship training program, and ongoing discussions about establishing a Fetal Intervention Center.
UVA Health Children’s lives within UVA Health Medical Center, a world-class academic medical center and health system. UVA Health Children’s is the number 1 rated Children’s Hospital in Virginia for 3 consecutive years by US News & World Report. In 2023, 9 pediatrics subspecialties were ranked including Neonatology at #23. UVA Health’s footprint encompasses 4 hospitals and 2 physician groups with an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Albemarle, Nelson and Augusta counties, Culpeper, and Northern Virginia. Through its teaching and research, UVA Health continues to innovate and advance medicine while providing high-quality care.
Diversity and Inclusion:
UVA Health recognizes that diversity and inclusion are paramount to providing excellent and equitable care and training, and is taking proactive steps to create a more inclusive and diverse environment. The SOM’s progress in increasing diversity has been nationally acknowledged. For example, it has received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine for ten (2012-2021) consecutive years.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be board certified in Neonatology and have an M.D. or D.O. degree, and must be eligible for medical licensure in Virginia.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position please follow http://apply.interfolio.com/144484. Please complete your application online and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter
- CV/resume
- A statement of contributions or potential contributions to the UVA Health ASPIRE Values
- The names, titles and contact information, including email, for three references
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Jonathan Swanson at JRS3YC@uvahealth.org. For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.