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University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks a neonatologist.Appointment rank is open and may be to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest.Appointment rank to Instructor of Pediatrics (non-tenure) may also be considered. The individual selected will join the Division of Neonatology to provide patient care, teaching, and consultative services specializing in neonatal-perinatal medicine.

The nationally recognized Division of Neonatology is committed to providing innovative, comprehensive, high-quality care from our team of physicians, advanced practice nurses, RNs and other health care professionals that results in the best outcomes for infants cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Each year, approximately 900 babies receive a range of neonatal services in the 88-bed NICU, Iowa's only Level IV NICU that has been consistently ranked among the top NICUs in the country for over 10 years. The scope and expertise of divisional neonatologists and pediatric colleagues is such that they are resourced to provide a level of care and services unavailable in most NICUs, including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is one of the nation's top medical schools. It is ranked 44th in research by U.S. News & World Report. Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is ranked No. 27 in NIH funding among public pediatric departments nationwide by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

The pediatrics department comprises the medical staff of University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa's only nationally ranked children's hospital and home to the state's only Level 4 NICU and Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at Stead Family Children's Hospital trains 50 pediatric resident physicians.

For its 2024-25 edition of "Best Children's Hospitals," U.S. News & World Report ranked Stead Family Children's Hospital in six pediatric specialties: Neonatology, Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health, Pediatric Cancer, Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Urology.

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For more information contact:

Patrick McNamara, MD

Professor of Pediatrics

Director, Division of Neonatology

patrick-mcnamara@uiowa.edu

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Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. This applies to clinical, tenure and research positions.

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

Must hold an MD/DO degree, or equivalent

Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics, or equivalent

Board certified or eligible Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine or equivalent

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Iowa

Interest and/or expertise in neonatology

Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and/or neonatal neurocritical care would be desirable

Experience in patient-oriented research

Teaching competence in pediatrics for medical students and residents

Evidence of scholarly activity

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

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