Physician Neonatology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking Neonatologists to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida. \n
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\nThe selected Physicians will care for babies born prematurely or with complex medical problems in our Level IV NICU where they will have access to the full-range of resources at the nationally recognized Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The selected candidates will have the support of a wide range of specially trained critical care professionals who care for all the needs of infant and family. Candidates should have demonstrated excellent clinical and interpersonal skills as well as a high regard for teamwork.\n
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Key responsibilities \n
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• Coordinate patient care across disciplines including maternal-fetal medicine, pediatric surgery, and cardiology
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• Perform or supervise procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, surfactant administration, and more.
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• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for newborns based on clinical best practices.
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• Communicate effectively and compassionately with families about patient conditions, care plans, and outcomes.
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• Participate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations as needed.
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What We Offer \n
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• No state income tax in Florida
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• Competitive compensation
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• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
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• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
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• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
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• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness 
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Qualifications \n
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• MD or DO
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• Board certified/eligible in area of specialty
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• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
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If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.\n
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About the Team \n
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\nAt Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.\n
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\nWe aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here.\n
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Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville \n
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\nOur colleagues at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville, work with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, UF Health/Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Florida to provide life-changing care for kids, newborns to age 18, with common and complex conditions.\n
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\nOur medical, academic and research collaborations mean world-renowned treatments are available to children and families of Northeast Florida. In addition to board-certified pediatric specialists selected as some of the “Best Doctors in America®” year after year, families choose us for:\n
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• Pediatric programs recognized among the best in the country (Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Cancer, U.S. News & World Report)
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• One of only two pediatric cancer programs in the country recognized for outstanding achievement by the American College of Surgeons
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• Among a select blood and bone marrow transplant programs accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT)
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• Nationally-accredited Cystic Fibrosis Care Center
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• Certified Center of Excellence by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
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• Leading-edge procedures, including cochlear implants and urologic robotic surgery in the tiniest newborns
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Jacksonville, FL \n
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\nLiving in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and coastal charm. As the largest city by area in the contiguous US, Jacksonville provides diverse neighborhoods, ranging from historic districts to modern developments. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities with miles of beaches, rivers and parks for boating, fishing and hiking. The city is known for its cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and annual events like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. With a growing economy and a welcoming community, Jacksonville provides a vibrant lifestyle with a laid-back Southern atmosphere.\n
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About Us \n
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\nNemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.\n
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\nBacked by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.\n
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\nInclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.\n