Medical Director, Newborn and Special Care Nurseries

Job Description:

Position Title: Medical Director, Cambridge Hospital Continuing Care Nursery

Department of Neonatology

Longwood Specialty Physicians (LSP)

Cambridge Hospital

The Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Department of Neonatology is seeking a full-time experienced clinician with strong leadership skills to serve as Medical Director for the Newborn and Special Care Nurseries at The Cambridge Hospital, our community affiliate.  The Cambridge Hospital is an innovative health care system that includes primary care, maternal and newborn care, emergency and inpatient services.  The Cambridge Hospital serves a culturally rich yet underserved population with 1400 deliveries annually. The Medical Director will be the clinical leader for the inpatient newborn and special care nurseries where they will be responsible for implementing best practices and policies for optimal newborn care, including collaborating with the obstetrics and family medicine services for high-risk patients.  The Medical Director will engage with leaders in pharmacy, pathology, and subspecialty consultants to ensure appropriate newborn equipment, medications and practices.

The Medical Director will benefit from being a member of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) Department of Neonatology with access to the resources and expertise of a large academic department while providing an opportunity to practice in an intimate community hospital with 1400 deliveries annually. BIDMC is at the core of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH), a combined hospital and physician group network comprised of an academic medical center, the Harvard Medical School affiliated BIDMC, teaching hospitals, and superb community hospitals, as well as primary and subspecialty outpatient care.  The BILH Neonatology Team, comprised of neonatologists, hospitalists and advanced practiced providers collaborates seamlessly to deliver exceptional care for newborns delivered in our six member and affiliate birth hospitals and our level III NICU.  

Appointment as an Instructor at the Harvard Medical School will be commensurate with experience, training and achievements in addition to teaching activities.  Applicants will be expected to provide clinical supervision and teaching of medical students and residents. Suitable candidates will have at least 5 years of newborn medicine experience. Delivery attendance and comfort with newborn resuscitation is required. Successful individuals will be excellent communicators who have demonstrated the ability to synthesize unit needs, prioritize initiatives, and engage clinical staff. An MD or DO and Board Certification in Pediatrics or Medicine-Pediatrics with or without subspecialty Neonatology certification is required. The Department is committed to diversifying its faculty and encourages applications from diverse candidates of many backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

The candidate will be appointed as an Instructor at the Harvard Medical School at an academic rank commensurate with experience.

Job Requirements:  

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board Certification in Pediatrics or Medicine-Pediatrics with or without subspecialty Neonatology certification is required

• A valid MA medical license or the ability to obtain one

• At least 5 years of newborn medicine experience

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Join Longwood Specialty Physicians (LSP), a network of practitioners committed to providing community care close to home and delivering world-class medical expertise in the communities it serves. As part of its dedication to excellence, Longwood Specialty Physicians is associated with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), renowned organizations that offer access to innovative research, advanced education, and a network of 680+ providers. Together, they support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance between work and home for their teams. LSP compassionately serves patients in the community setting to create a