Medical Director of Newborn Services
MedStar Health · Baltimore, MD
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Harbor Hospital · 3001 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD, US, 21225
- Pay: $218,092 – $318,425 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Day/Evening/Night (Rotating Weekends)
- Location: MedStar Harbor Hospital
- MedStar Job ID: 160485
Baltimore, MD
The Department of Pediatrics at MedStar Harbor Hospital is seeking a Medical Director of Newborn Services for its Division of Neonatology. The candidate, who must be board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, should be committed to maintaining and continue to develop a program of excellence in clinical care for normal and moderately ill newborns. Strong interpersonal skills are a must; previous leadership experience is preferred but not required.
MedStar Harbor Hospital provides obstetric care and oversees over 1,000 deliveries per year and counts with a level II Neonatal Care Unit to take care of moderately ill term and preterm newborns.
As medical director, the individual will be responsible for overseeing clinical operations and coverage schedule, providing education of staff including pediatric hospitalists, advanced practitioners, and nurses, and developing, supporting, and participating in practice and quality improvement projects.
As a MedStar Health Clinician, you can expect
- A competitive compensation package to include a base salary, sign on and quality bonus incentives
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off CME leave and CME allowance
- Retirement plans – 403-B with % employer match, 457(b), and 457(f)
Be a part of a nationally recognized health system and the largest provider of health services in the Baltimore/Washington region. With our vast resources and capabilities at your disposal, you can expand your clinical expertise. Enjoy a rich career and a quality of life unique to the Mid-Atlantic.
Employer
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
The MedStar system includes:
- Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
- MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
- One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:
- Published hiring ranges on every position
- The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
- Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer
Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.