Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Sign-on bonuses

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a neonatologist for its growing neonatal practice at Mercy Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. This role involves providing comprehensive care in a Level-IV NICU with a daily census of 90.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with healthcare specialists and maintain a focus on quality improvement initiatives. St. Louis offers great recreational opportunities and a low cost of living, making it perfect for families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Level-IV NICU.
• Knowledge of high-frequency ventilation techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with pediatric subspecialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour, in‑house care in a Level‑IV NICU.
• Work in collaboration with pediatric surgery.
• Maintain involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Neonatology expertise

Team approach

Clinical care skills

Education

Medical Degree

Fellowship in Neonatology

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a neonatologist to join our progressive, growing neonatal practice at Mercy Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Scope of Practice & Responsibilities

• Team approach toward care in this 100‑bed, Level‑IV NICU
• Average daily census of 90, with 1,500 admissions and more than 10,000 deliveries annually
• Neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners provide 24‑hour, in‑house care
• Provide a challenging clinical environment including conventional ventilation, high‑frequency (HFJV and HFOV) ventilation, nitric oxide, and whole‑body cooling
• Work in close collaboration with a full complement of pediatric subspecialists, including pediatric surgery, in a suburban Children’s Hospital environment
• Long‑time members of the Vermont‑Oxford network; VON team maintains continuous involvement in QI initiatives
• Provide neonatal services at two nearby Level‑II NICUs with neonatal nurse practitioners in‑house 24 hours and neonatologists taking call from home

Location

St. Louis is a cosmopolitan city offering a multitude of recreational opportunities—from major league sports teams to spectacular parks and golf courses to beautiful hiking and canoeing nearby. It has a remarkably low cost of living for all the comforts and attractions it affords. The city prides itself on award‑winning school systems and is home to multiple major universities, making it an attractive place to live for families and professionals alike.

Benefits

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

Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSAs, as well as a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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