Neonatal Hospitalist

Pediatrix Medical Group; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 280,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

HSAs

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Neonatal Hospitalist to join our high-volume Level IV NICU team in Denver, CO. This dynamic clinical role sits within an integrated OB/NICU program, delivering care across the newborn nursery and delivery room for complex and premature infants, including those at the edge of viability.

You will develop skills in delivery room leadership, neonatal stabilization, and collaborative care within a tertiary referral setting, with mentorship from experienced

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics.
• Eligible for NRP certification.
• Eligible for Colorado medical licensure.
• Strong communication skills and team-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a Level I newborn nursery
• Attend routine and high-risk deliveries, including cesarean sections
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
• Support triage and direct admissions to the Level IV NICU
• Collaborate with neonatologists and maternal-fetal medicine teams

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-based approach

Delivery room leadership

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Job description

Neonatal Hospitalist Position-Denver, CO

Level IV NICU-Integrated Delivery Service | Denver, Colorado

Rocky Mountain Children's at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke's NICU is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatrician to join our team as a Neonatal Hospitalist within a high-volume regional perinatal center.

This position offers meaningful clinical responsibility across both newborn nursery care and delivery room support within a program that directly admits complex and extremely premature infants ? including those born at 22 weeks' gestation ? to our Level IV NICU.

Physicians in this role gain valuable experience in delivery room leadership, neonatal stabilization, and collaborative care within a tertiary referral environment.

The Opportunity

This is a dynamic clinical role embedded within an integrated OB/NICU program.

Neonatal Hospitalists:

• Provide care in a Level I newborn nursery
• Attend routine and high-risk deliveries, including cesarean sections
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
• Support triage and direct admissions to the Level IV NICU
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists and maternal-fetal medicine teams

You will practice in a setting that emphasizes teamwork, clinical judgment, and hands-on neonatal care.

Professional Environment

• Regional Level IV NICU serving Colorado and surrounding states
• High-volume delivery service with strong OB/NICU integration
• Exposure to a broad range of neonatal acuity
• Supportive mentorship from experienced neonatologists
• Opportunities to strengthen procedural skills, including airway management and vascular access

This role provides a strong foundation for pediatricians seeking focused experience in newborn and delivery-based medicine within a high-acuity setting.

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics
• Eligible for NRP certification
• Eligible for Colorado medical licensure
• Strong communication skills and team-based approach

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Compensation range is based on experience: $280K-$450K annually

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• HSAs
• 401k plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.