Physician - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Informatics Faculty Position Available

Position Description

The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Oklahoma Children's OU Health and the University of Oklahoma Harold Hamm Health Campus is seeking a neonatologist and/or neonatal hospitalist candidates for a full-time faculty clinician informaticist position. This individual will combine neonatal medical and clinical informatics expertise to integrate health information technology, electronic health records, and consortium data to support clinical care, education, discovery, and innovation in clinical and academic settings. Oklahoma Children’s OU Health utilizes EPIC EMR, contributes to the COSMOS database and is a member of the Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Consortium, Vermont-Oxford Network, DRIVE Network, and the BPD Collaborative.

This physician will partner with clinical, operational, and IT teams to improve patient outcomes, enhance provider workflow efficiency, support quality/safety initiatives, and drive data-informed decision-making across neonatal services. Through leadership in digital innovation, system design, and clinical transformation, the Neonatal Clinician Informaticist will advance high-quality, evidence-based care for newborns and their families. The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine maintains a portfolio of local, regional, and federal grant providing additional informatics opportunities.

Position Description

The Division is seeking a board eligible or board certified Clinical Informaticist to establish and lead an integrated clinical and academic program in neonatal clinical informatics. Dedicated protected time to support research and/or educational activities in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, and/or College of Medicine will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The University of Oklahoma is committed to supporting career development through mentorship, protected academic time, and institutional resources. Faculty members will have access to a wide range of clinical, educational, and research opportunities. Additional leadership opportunities may be available for candidates with appropriate experience.

Position Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in neonatal-perinatal medicine or general pediatrics AND board-certified or board-eligible in clinical informatics
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care and clinical education
• Ability to obtain an Oklahoma medical license prior to employment

Position Benefits

As an Oklahoma Children’s employed physician, a successful applicant is offered the following:

• Highly competitive guaranteed base salary
• Sign-on bonus
• Patient safety, quality, and experience incentive plan
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Free, covered, on-campus parking
• A benefit package that includes but is not limited to 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, short- and long-term disability, malpractice, life and AD&D insurance

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. For more information, visit www.ou.edu/eoo.

The Division, the Department, Oklahoma Children’s OU Health, and the Health Campus

The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine is one of 18 divisions in the Department of Pediatrics. The Division is comprised of 30 intensivists, five hospitalists, and five PhD faculty. The fellowship training program accepts three fellows annually. The Division leads specialized programs in hemodynamics, BPD, POCUS, Tele-NICU, and ECMO. The department faculty constitutes the principal medical staff of Oklahoma Children’s OU Health. The Women’s and Newborn Center located within Oklahoma Children’s delivers > 4,300 infants annually. The Level II-IV NICU within Oklahoma Children’s Hospital admits > 1,400 infants per year, supports inborn delivery needs, and serves as the primary referral level IV NICU for the state of Oklahoma. The Division currently staffs 92 NICU beds within Oklahoma Children’s, a 15-bed, on-campus satellite Level II NICU, and three community Level II NICUs. The Department is focused on world-class clinical care, cutting edge research, and education of the next generation of pediatricians. These combined attributes contribute to outstanding service to children and families across the state and beyond.

Oklahoma Children’s OU Health serves as one of the teaching hospitals of the Health Center campus and is the only academic tertiary and quaternary health care facility in the state dedicated to the care of children. Oklahoma Children’s is on a growth trajectory with increasing patient volumes and two planned capital projects that will increase the number of inpatient beds to over 500 within four years, including a new cardiac tower that will house a 16-bed neonatal CVICU.

The University of Oklahoma Harold Hamm Health Campus includes seven colleges and 17 other institutions and serves as the state’s primary education and research facility for physicians, dentists, nurses, biomedical scientists, pharmacists, public health administrators, and allied health professionals. This is an exciting time at the University of Oklahoma, the College of Medicine, and the Harold Hamm Health Campus as we transform our research-intensive focus through Project 200, which will recruit 200 research faculty to campus in the next five years.

The Community

Oklahoma City (OKC) is the capital and largest city in the state of Oklahoma. OKC is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse attractions. Home of the 2025 NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and event host site for the LA2028 Summer Olympic Games, OKC is the anchor of a rapidly growing, multicultural metropolitan area with a population of approximately 1.4 million, the 20th largest city in the United States. OKC offers a variety of living options with excellent schools, an array of cultural amenities, and over 300 days of sunshine annually.

Living in Oklahoma City offers a mix of urban and suburban experiences, with a variety of amenities and a relatively low cost of living. Here are some key aspects of city living in Oklahoma City:

Affordable Housing: The cost of living in Oklahoma City is almost 60% lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for families and individuals.

Cultural Attractions: The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and the Civic Center Music Hall.

Outdoor Activities: There are numerous parks and recreational areas, such as the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Lake Hefner.

Friendly Community: Residents often highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the community.