Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director

Pediatrix Medical Group; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 247,500 - 302,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership stipend

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid licensing fees

Annual bonus

Job summary

Pediatrix & Obstetrix seeks a dynamic Neonatologist to serve as Medical Director for the Topeka NICU. Lead clinical duties while providing strategic leadership to grow the regional program serving rural Kansas families.

role combines high-acuity neonatal care in a Level III NICU with administrative duties, offering a strong compensation package and robust hospital support.

Qualifications

• BC/BE Neonatologist credential required.
• Experience in NICU leadership preferred.
• Strong clinical and administrative leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for the Topeka NICU at Stormont Vail Medical Center.
• Recruitment & team development.
• Quality initiatives and program development.
• Business and operational oversight.
• Community and regional representation.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Clinical neonatology

Administrative oversight

Education

BC/BE Neonatologist

Job description

Overview

Leadership Position with a Premier Neonatology Team Near Kansas City.

Responsibilities

Serve as Medical Director for the Topeka NICU at Stormont Vail Medical Center. This role comes with a $35,000 annual leadership stipend and provides the chance to guide a vital regional program serving rural families across Kansas. The Medical Director will maintain a full complement of core Neonatology clinical duties while also providing administrative and strategic leadership to support the growth and stability of the practice.

• Recruitment & team development
• Quality initiatives and program development
• Business and operational oversight
• Community and regional representation

About the Practice

Join a well-established team serving Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. This is an opportunity to practice high-quality, evidence-based neonatology in a setting designed for both clinical excellence and work-life balance.

High-Acuity Practice With the Tools You Need

• Work in a Level III, 36-bed NICU equipped to deliver advanced neonatal care, including:
  • High Frequency Ventilation – manage complex respiratory cases with confidence
  • Inhaled Nitric Oxide – support infants with pulmonary hypertension
  • Total Body Cooling – provide neuroprotective therapy for HIE
  • aEEG – enhance neurological monitoring and decisionmaking
• Average Daily Census of 25 at Stormont
• Pediatric subspecialty support including cardiology, neurology, general surgery, and endocrinology.

Manageable Schedule With Strong Infrastructure

• Combination in-house 24 hour shifts and in-house/from home call that allows for schedule predictability and more time off!
• Over 15 days off per month
• NNP coverage at Stormont ensures smooth operations and support

Collegial, Private Practice Feel

• Join a tenured staff of neonatologists in our 5 neonatologists and NNPs
• Close-knit team culture: Community oriented setting with a private practice feel, yet backed by robust hospital resources.
• Regional partners with our Topeka

About Topeka

The city of Topeka is located between two major university towns and is approximately one hour away from Kansas City. It is a vibrant capital city with friendly people, an affordable cost of living that is eight to ten percent below the average. Topeka also provides high-quality health care services, and access to exemplary university and technical education programs. Come and join a comfortable lifestyle that supports both professional focus and personal wellbeing.

Qualifications

• BC/BE Neonatologist

Benefits and Compensation

• Join a highly profitable practice with healthy bonus incentives
• Starting salary range starting at $275,000 with annual salary increases.
• First-year guaranteed bonus paid out in monthly installments.
• Year-end annual bonus eligibility
• Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, paid licensing fees

Taken care of the patient, every day and every way. 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. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.