Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director
US-WA-Yakima
clinical
Req #: 52862
Type: Physician Leadership
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Overview: Provide Quality Care and Leadership in Washington Wine Country! Responsibilities: Serve as Medical Director for the Yakima NICU. This role comes with a $35,000 annual leadership stipend and provides the chance to guide a vital regional program serving rural families across South Central Washington. The Medical Director will maintain a full complement of core Neonatology clinical duties while also providing administrative and strategic leadership to support the growth and stability of the practice. * Recruitment & team development * Quality initiatives and program development * Business and operational oversight * Community and regional representation About the Practice MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital (MYMH) is home to a 15-bed Level IIIA NICU serving as the regional perinatal center for Yakima County and several surrounding counties. It is the only Level III NICU within a 70‑mile radius, providing indispensable support to multiple rural and critical access hospitals. * 2500 deliveries annually * ADC of about 5 patients * Currently offering conventional mechanical ventilation and bubble CPAP * Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists provide consultation, neurodevelopmental assessments, and recommendations for developmentally supportive therapies. Collegial and Supportive Environment * Close knit staff of 3 NEOs and 2 NNPs * NNPs support night coverage * QI, research and leadership opportunities available * Long-standing referral pathways with major children's hospitals across Washington: Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma), Seattle Children's Hospital, and Sacred Heart Children's (Spokane) You Will Love This Role If You: * Desire to lead, build, refine, and create-whether that's strengthening operations, enhancing quality initiatives, or developing new partnerships * Thrives in outdoor‑rich, close‑knit communities * Values the mission of caring for rural populations with limited access to advanced neonatal services * Appreciates autonomy with strong regional support Why Yakima? Yakima offers a lifestyle that blends natural beauty, affordability, and space to breathe. With a higher elevation and cooler climate than Seattle, it's ideal for candidates who love the outdoors and prefer a more relaxed environment. Only 3 hours to Spokane and 4 hours to Seattle for convenient urban getaways and perfect for those who prefer quieter communities, outdoor recreation, and a more grounded lifestyle. Qualifications: * BE/BC in Neonatology * 3-5 years of experience
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