Neonatology Physician

Job Title:

Neonatologist

Location:

Topeka, Kansas (Stormont Vail Healthcare)

Overview:
Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a dedicated, full-time Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neonatologist to join our dynamic practice at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a well-established Level III NICU within a vibrant Midwest city known for its affordability and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care within a Level III NICU with 36 beds.
• Deliver a full spectrum of neonatal services, including high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, total body cooling, and amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG).
• Participate in a rotation comprising 8- and 24-hour shifts over a 7-week schedule, with approximately 170 hours of in-house coverage per month at 1.0 FTE.
• Serve as in-house Neonatologist with backup call from home, ensuring continuous patient care.
• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists in Cardiology, Neurology, General Surgery, and Endocrinology.
• Contribute to maintaining the NICU s longstanding certification from The Joint Commission for the Care of Premature Babies since 2012.
• Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork to optimize outcomes for approximately 500 annual admissions, with an average daily census of 26 and an average length of stay of 19 days.
• Support the training and mentorship of pediatric and neonatology fellows, especially those recently graduated and already Board Certified in Pediatrics.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Neonatology.
• Board Eligible candidates may be considered, with certification required upon completion of fellowship.
• LIC in Kansas or ability to obtain licensure.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule.
• J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available.
• Note:
  
  No locum tenens applications accepted.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; salary expectations may be discussed at interview.
• Relocation assistance provided, if applicable.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee stock purchase program offering a 15% discount.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Access to long-term care insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Additional benefits include Aflac hospital, critical illness, and accident plans, identity protection, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Location & Community:
Topeka is the vibrant capital city of Kansas, characterized by a welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. Working here offers a unique balance of professional fulfillment and quality of life.

We invite qualified Neonatologists to join our committed team in providing high-quality neonatal care in a supportive environment. Please submit your application including your salary expectations to be considered for this exceptional opportunity.

Note:

This position is open to international candidates with H1B and J1 visas.