Job Description

We invite pediatricians completing their residency to join our Perinatal Institute Neonatal Intensive Care Unit “NICU” Team at Cincinnati Children’s.

This is a unique opportunity for pediatricians with a gap year or those considering a Neonatology Fellowship to practice in the NICU setting while

Expanding Their Clinical Skills.

Hospitalist physicians provide direct care to neonatal patients admitted to our state-of-the-art Level IV NICU. They work in conjunction with the attending neonatologist physician providing the patient’s day to day care and

management of complex and acutely ill patients.

Hospitalist physicians work in the context of a multidisciplinary team, in

collaboration with a large group of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.

They have additional opportunities to participate in educational and quality improvement projects within the NICU.

Work schedules include day and night shifts in addition to weekend and

holiday rotations. They work on average 3 (12 hour) shifts per week which provides for excellent work/life balance.

Requirements

• M.D./ D.O. or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited pediatric residency program
• Newborn training/experience in Level III/IV NICU. Orientation is provided.
• Board Certified or Board Eligibility in Pediatrics
  
  

Submit questions to Dr. Amy Nathan, Perinatal Instiute Medical Director, at [email protected].

To Join the Team! email a cover letter of interest, CV, and three references with contact information to Lucinda Messiah-Covington at

[email protected].

Primary Location

Location G

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

APP CCHMC NICU

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Market Leading Benefits Including*:  

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans 
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education 
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners 
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group 
• Physical and mental health wellness programs 
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
  
  

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  
  

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

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