Neonatal Hospitalist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join a high-performing, collaborative neonatology team dedicated to clinical excellence, transparency, and family-centered care.

Practice at the top of your license as a Neonatal Hospitalist (Level II Focus), leading care delivery alongside experienced Neonatologists.

Solara Neonatal, part of Women’s Health Arizona, is seeking board-certified/board-eligible Pediatricians to join our growing team as Neonatal Hospitalists, with a primary focus in Level II NICUs and well-baby nurseries. This role is ideal for pediatric hospitalists who enjoy neonatal care, delivery attendance, and frontline stabilization, while working within a highly collaborative, well-supported system.

In this role, you will:

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for neonates =32 weeks gestation in Level II NICU settings
• Attend high-risk and routine deliveries, including neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
• Manage common neonatal conditions such as respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, feeding difficulties, jaundice, and infection evaluation
• Serve as the attending physician responsible for daily patient management, admissions, and discharges
• Supported by Neonatologists for consultation, escalation, and transfer of higher-acuity or <32-week infants
• Support care in the well-baby nursery, including newborn assessments and parental counseling
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and protocol development initiatives
• Contribute to a culture of education, mentorship, and continuous learning across the care team

Practice Highlights

• Flexible in-house shift models (12- and 24-hour options)
• Physician-led care teams with strong Neonatologist back-up and support system
• Collegial, team-first culture emphasizing autonomy, respect, and shared decision-making
• Practice in Level 2 NICU’s in the West Valley
• Competitive compensation package including sign on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • CME allowance
  • Malpractice coverage with tail
  • Short-term disability
  • Licensing and credentialing support
• Generous PTO and flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
• Active involvement in QI initiatives, research (if desired), and leadership development

Facility Profile

Providers have the opportunity to work at either Level 2 facility in the West Valley:

• Abrazo West Campus
  • Level II NICU | 4 beds
• Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
  • Level II NICU | 12 beds

About Phoenix

Located in Phoenix, the fifth-largest city in the U.S., the area offers year-round sunshine, a vibrant metropolitan lifestyle, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Enjoy world-class golf, professional sports, hiking, and a dynamic culinary scene, all within a rapidly growing healthcare hub.

About Solara Neonatal

“Solara” comes from sol , meaning light—a reflection of the group’s mission to bring clarity, compassion, and expert care to families during critical moments.

Solara Neonatal is a leading Arizona-based neonatology practice delivering 24/7 care for premature and medically complex newborns across multiple NICUs. Through its integration with Women’s Health Arizona, Solara provides a seamless continuum of care spanning obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatal services.

The group is distinguished by:

• Consistent physician-led care teams that enhance communication and continuity
• Expertise across Level II and Level III NICU settings
• A strong focus on quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• The innovative VINES program, supporting families through virtual follow-up care after NICU discharge

At Solara, care extends beyond the NICU, supporting families every step of the way from birth through transition home.

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited pediatric residency program.
• Fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine from an ACGME-accredited program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Current, unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure) to practice in the state of Arizona.
• DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Strong clinical skills and experience in neonatal intensive care and delivery room management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to evidence-based, family-centered care and continuous quality improvement.