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Neonatologist – Full-Time Perm Position
Location: Kansas City, Missouri (Details to be discussed during interview)
Overview:
Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Board Certified or Board Eligible Neonatologist to join our esteemed neonatal care team. This full-time role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide comprehensive neonatal services within a collaborative environment that emphasizes clinical excellence, innovation, and professional growth. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering advanced in-house NICU care across multiple facilities within the Saint Luke's Health System.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct, in-house coverage at a Level-IIIB NICU with 49 designated beds, managing critically ill neonates, including those as premature as 22 weeks gestational age.
- Utilize advanced therapies such as inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), and therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill neonates.
- Care for over 450 annual NICU admissions, maintaining an average daily census of approximately 30 patients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of board-certified neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs), supporting their around-the-clock in-house coverage.
- Oversee or assist with care in a 15-bed Level-IIIA NICU, a growing Level-II NICU, and well-baby care units.
- Participate in telehealth-supported out-of-hospital neonatal coverage and regional neonatal delivery services.
- Engage actively in quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and patient safety.
- Pursue individual academic and clinical interests to foster professional development.
Qualifications and Certifications:
- MD or DO degree with eligibility for medical licensure in Missouri.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology.
- Proven expertise in managing critically ill neonates, including extremely low gestational age newborns (ELGAN).
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills.
Benefits and Career Development:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, with flexibility to discuss expectations upfront.
- Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance to support your transition.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) options, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program and additional voluntary payroll benefits.
- Commitment to work-life balance, employee well-being, and professional growth through ongoing education, research opportunities, and involvement in quality improvement projects.
Join our team and contribute to delivering excellence in neonatal care while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. We seek compassionate professionals committed to improving neonatal outcomes and advancing neonatal medicine.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit salary expectations along with their application. We look forward to welcoming a team player dedicated to exceptional neonatal care.
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| Employer: |
VieMed Healthcare Staffing
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| Post Date: |
May 08, 2026 |
| Profession: |
Physician |
| Job Type: |
MD/DO |
| Specialty: |
Neonatology |
| Salary: |
$1.00 per hour |
| Location: |
Missouri - Kansas City |
| Job Reference: |
66199 |
| Contact Details: |
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