Neonatologist

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking Neonatologists to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida.


The 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.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient care across disciplines including maternal-fetal medicine, pediatric surgery, and cardiology
• Perform or supervise procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, surfactant administration, and more.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for newborns based on clinical best practices.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with families about patient conditions, care plans, and outcomes.
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations as needed.

What We Offer:

• No state income tax in Florida
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board certified/eligible in area of specialty
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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.

About Us

Nemours 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.

Backed 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.

Inclusion 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.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

About the Team

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.


We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.


We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.


Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

At Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, collaboration drives exceptional pediatric care. Through our longstanding partnership with Wolfson Children's Hospital, physicians and advanced practice providers work alongside leading specialists to deliver comprehensive care across a wide range of pediatric specialties and subspecialties.


This unique model offers opportunities to care for complex pediatric patients, participate in multidisciplinary programs, contribute to clinical research, and collaborate with experts dedicated exclusively to children's health.


Join a mission-driven organization where teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence come together to improve the health and well-being of children throughout Northeast Florida.


Jacksonville, FL


Jacksonville offers the best of coastal Florida living with the energy of a growing metropolitan city. With more than 22 miles of beaches, an extensive park system, and miles of riverfront, outdoor recreation is a way of life.


The city features diverse neighborhoods ranging from historic districts to new master-planned communities, along with strong schools and a growing economy in health care, finance, and logistics. Cultural amenities include museums, performing arts, professional sports, and signature events such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, making it one of the Southeast's most desirable places to live and work.