Neonatologist

Neonatologist Position – Pediatrix Medical Group (Des Moines, IA)

Join the Neonatologist role at Pediatrix Medical Group
. Live and work in a growing metropolitan Midwest community.

• BC/BE Neonatologist to join our team of 4 Neonatologists and 7 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) in Des Moines, IA.
• Provide comprehensive neonatal care at two Mercy One hospital locations.
• Cover 24/7 NICU services, with shifts: M-F Day Shift 10 hours with NNP, M-F Night Shift 14 hours Neonatologist only, Weekends 24 hours Neonatologist only.
• Participate in discharge coordination, transport team, and oversight of NNP coverage.
• Oversee 5 bed Level 2 nursery at Mercy One W. Des Moines Medical Center with 24/7 NNP coverage and morning neonatologist‑only rounds.

• Mercy One Medical Center – 60-bed Level 3 NICU, 42 patient days, full subspecialty support, infant care down to 22 weeks gestation.
• M-F Day Shift 10 hours with NNP.
• M-F Night Shift 14 hours Neonatologist only.
• Weekends 24 hours Neonatologist only.
• Discharge coordinator and social worker round daily with neonatologist.
• NNPs have their own team with neonatology oversight; building toward 24/7 NNP coverage.

Des Moines, Iowa – capital city, growing metropolitan area with low cost of living, high quality schools, and abundant outdoor and cultural activities. Ranked 9th in US News & World Report "Best Places to Live in the US" 2017.

• Board Certified / Board Eligible Neonatologist.

• Competitive salary with sign‑on bonuses and relocation support.
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSAs, 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits at no cost; others require employee cost share.
• Payroll deduction available for voluntary plans.

Founded in 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. We provide coordinated, compassionate, and evidence‑based care for women, babies, and children in hospital and office settings, supported by research, education, quality‑improvement, and safety initiatives.

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.