Neonatology Physician
Waterloo, IA, 50701, USA
- Healthcare
- Neonatology
- NICU physician
- Level III NICU
Seeking a board-certified or board-eligible fellowship-trained Neonatology Physician to provide inpatient care in a 10-bed Level III NICU (average daily census 6.3) with up to 16 24-hour shifts per month and 24-hour on-call coverage. Position supports neonates ≥28 weeks gestation (unstable or <28 weeks stabilized and transferred), uses Epic EMR, and requires active Iowa license or IMLC, clean malpractice/background, and recent NPDB. Practice includes integrated NICU model at Waterloo Medical Center with two physicians and no APP supervision responsibilities.
Patient Contact Hours - 8
Shifts per Month - Up to 16
Shift Length - 24 hours
On Call - 24-hour call
Inpatient Responsibilities - Yes (Waterloo Medical Center)
Outreach - No
Telehealth - No
Number of Physicians - 2
Number of Advanced Practice Providers - 0
Supervision of APPs Expected - No
Medical Imaging - Yes
Lab & Pharmacy - Yes
Neonates with gestational ages of 28+ weeks
Neonates under 28 weeks are typically stabilized and transferred to a higher level of care
Clinic Provider Daily Volume - Varies based on NICU census
Average Daily Hospital Census - 6.3
Services Offered - 10-bed Level III NICU with an average daily census of 6.3
Capacity to increase to 12 NICU infants for short periods
Epic
Integrated NICU model
Infants remain in LDRP with family
If unstable, neonates may be placed in a separate room or NICU proper
Submission Requirements
Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible - Required
Active Iowa License or Active IMLC (LOQ required at name clear) - Required
Fellowship Trained in Neonatology - Required
Clean Malpractice and Background History - Required
NPDB must be uploaded (pulled within the last 30 days or within 90 days)




