Medical Director, Neonatology | East Cooper Medical Center | Mount Pleasant, SC at Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center

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Job Description Summary MUSC Health is seeking a collaborative and experienced Board-certified Neonatologist to serve as Medical Director of Neonatology at East Cooper MUSC Health is seeking a collaborative and experienced Board-certified Neonatologist to serve as Medical Director of Neonatology at East Cooper Medical Center in beautiful Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This physician leader will provide clinical care within the Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU while helping provide clinical leadership and direction for neonatal services at East Cooper Medical Center. The Medical Director will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and the broader MUSC Children's Health team to support high-quality, family-centered neonatal care. As part of the MUSC – Community Physicians Neonatology Division, the Medical Director will benefit from the expertise, resources, and collaborative environment of South Carolina's leading academic health system. The East Cooper neonatal program is integrated with MUSC Children's Health, providing access to regional neonatal and pediatric subspecialty support. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC004067 MCP - East Cooper Neonatalogy Pay Rate Type Hourly, Salary Pay Grade Health-02 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description MUSC Health is seeking a collaborative and experienced Board-certified Neonatologist to serve as Medical Director of Neonatology at East Cooper Medical Center in beautiful Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This physician leader will provide clinical care within the Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU while helping provide clinical leadership and direction for neonatal services at East Cooper Medical Center. The Medical Director will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and the broader MUSC Children's Health team to support high-quality, family-centered neonatal care. As part of the MUSC – Community Physicians Neonatology Division, the Medical Director will benefit from the expertise, resources, and collaborative environment of South Carolina's leading academic health system. The East Cooper neonatal program is integrated with MUSC Children's Health, providing access to regional neonatal and pediatric subspecialty support. The Medical Director opportunity is ideal for a Neonatologist who is passionate about: Providing exceptional clinical care to newborns and their families Physician leadership and collaborative team development Quality improvement and clinical excellence Supporting the continued growth and development of neonatal services Building strong relationships across nursing, physician, and hospital leadership Maintaining a sustainable clinical practice while taking on a meaningful leadership role About East Cooper Medical Center: Located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, East Cooper Medical Center serves one of the fastest-growing communities in the Southeast. The hospital's Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU provides specialized care for newborns requiring intermediate-level support and is backed by the expertise and referral network of MUSC Children's Health, the state's premier pediatric and neonatal care provider. MUSC Neonatology supports both East Cooper Medical Center and the nationally recognized neonatal programs in Charleston, creating a collegial and highly integrated care environment. Required Qualifications: MD or DO from an accredited medical school Board-certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Completion of an accredited Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship Minimum of five years of neonatal practice experience following fellowship training Eligible for South Carolina medical licensure Experience performing circumcisions or willingness to obtain training Experience with ventilator management Commitm