▷ (Apply Now) Director of Neonatology...

Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health

Staten Island University Hospital - Northwell Health is looking for a Director of Neonatology to lead our talented division at our Level 3 NICU. We offer an evidence-based, rewarding clinical practice in a collegial unit staffed 24 / 7 by neonatologists, NNP / PAs, dedicated neonatal RTs, and pediatric residents. Our unit offers all Level 3 neonatal services, including high frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, therapeutic hypothermia, and all pediatric specialties including pediatric surgery. Patients in need of cardiac surgery and ECMO are seamlessly cared for at our academic and clinical affiliate, Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

The hospital is currently experiencing rapid growth in obstetric volume, with approximately 3,600 deliveries in 2024, a 30% increase from 2023. Applicants will enjoy working in the state of the art newly constructed Gruppuso Women and Newborn Center which opened in May 2025. This 50,000 square-foot facility offers private rooms and represents a 50% increase in capacity. 2025 will see the start of construction on the new 20-bed Joseph Maffeo Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, also representing a 50% increase in beds. The Director will play a lead role in development of the new state of the art NICU.

The Director will lead a large but close-knit multi-disciplinary team and represent the SIUH NICU in academic and quality collaboration with the Northwell Neonatology Service Line, representing 11 birthing centers and 30,000 births annually. Significant opportunities exist for teaching residents and participating in both clinical research and QI in conjunction with our ACGME-accredited independent pediatric residency program and with the support of the SIUH Dept of Pediatrics Pediatric Research & Scholarship Committee. Faculty appointment commensurate with level of experience is through the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. Compensation package is highly competitive and includes salary, fringe benefits, malpractice insurance and CME.

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Founded in 1861, Staten Island University Hospital is a 714-bed, specialized teaching hospital located in New York City’s fastest growing borough.

Staten Island is the third largest borough in New York City and is home to diverse neighborhoods, parks, natural areas, and cultural attractions. It is right over the bridge from either Brooklyn or New Jersey, or you can reach Manhattan via ferry, or less than 30 minutes via car. “The small town in the Big City” affords suburban living within the confines of the Big Apple; the best of both worlds. Wherever you roam, you will encounter breathtaking views, world class culture and education and a neighborhood to fit every palate.

Rachel Podella, Senior Physician Recruiter, OPR@northwell.edu