Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director (Topeka)

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 decision‑making
• 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 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: 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 community

Qualifications

• BC/BE Neonatologist

Benefits and Compensation

• Highly profitable practice with healthy bonus incentives
• 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

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.