Neonatologist - Level II
MedStar Health · Baltimore, MD
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Harbor Hospital · 3001 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD, US, 21225
- Pay: $20 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Day/Evening/Night (Rotating Weekends)
- Location: MedStar Harbor Hospital
- MedStar Job ID: 167886
General Summary of Position
Functions as a clinician and educator in the department's clinical educational and research programs. Serves as a role model for residents and medical students. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- Administers medications parenteral fluids blood and nutritional treatment according to established policies.
- Assesses and manages minor physical and psychological problems.
- Conducts clinics for continuity of care of selected patients.
- Coordinates community and hospital services determines appropriate community referrals and assists in making referrals as needed by patients and families.
- Directs and assists staff in the implementation of existing policies and procedures protocols and standards.
- Establishes medical diagnosis and prescribes drugs for common short-term or chronic stable health problems.
- Functions as a mentor for less experienced staff. Functions as a resource to staff in evaluating the effectiveness of care and improving documentation skills.
- Identifies potential patient problems based on knowledgeable interpretation of data (i.e. lab/diagnostic studies physical exam family interactions etc.).
- Orders performs and interprets laboratory tests when indicated by diagnosis.
- Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs teaching of specialty skills and testing/validating staff competencies.
- Plans and implements appropriate education for patients and families.
- Provides guidance and instruction in health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Reviews medical records to insure that health maintenance records are completed for each visit. Consistently documents all patient interventions and follow-up care provided to patients. Completes billing forms for services provided.
- Writes prescriptions orders and plans of therapy according to established protocols.
Education
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine required
Experience
- 1-2 years Practice experience required
Licenses and Certifications
- MD - Physician - State Licensure License to practice medicine in the State of Maryland required
- Board certification in primary care specialty preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
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.