Neonatologist

Overview

Outstanding Per Diem Opportunity for a Neonatologist in Central New York

Responsibilities

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking an experienced, Board Certified neonatologist to provide per diem coverage in Syracuse, NY. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a physician friendly, team-oriented environment providing high quality care at two premier hospitals: St. Joseph’s Health Hospital and Upstate Community Hospital.

Practice Highlights

St. Joseph's Health Hospital – Level III NICU

• 14-bed Level III NICU with 24/7 in-house APP coverage; physicians take call from home
• Approximately 1800 deliveries annually with 200+ NICU admissions
• Subspecialty support is available through SUNY Upstate and associated groups
• Daytime rounding in-house at either the Level 1 or Level 3 Monday-Friday. Out of House call 14 hours for both units Monday-Thursday, usually the doc covering the L3 for the day. Friday-Sunday call for both units same provider all 3 days. Saturday-Sunday IH rounding on both units.
• Per Diem coverage is intermittent but there is a coverage need from October 11-14

Upstate Community Hospital – Extra Care Nursery

• 21 couplet care/postpartum rooms and 6 extra care nursery beds
• 24/7 in-house APP coverage with NICU specialized nursing; physician call from home
• Approximately 1000 deliveries annually, caring for infants 34+ weeks and those requiring oxygen, HFNC, or gavage feeding
• Coverage includes 98% of well babies

About our Partner Hospitals

St. Joseph’s Health (part of Trinity Health) is a nationally recognized non-profit healthcare system known for delivering top-tier care. It has been ranked among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the U.S. by Consumer Reports.

Upstate Community Hospital is a nationally recognized health care facility that offers a comprehensive range of services. Named a Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals: Performance Leader, and is nationally recognized for its premier orthopedic program, spine surgery, bariatric surgery, and maternity programs.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Neonatology with recent experience required
• Active NY license or Active IMLC required

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes ManagementTeladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part‑time regular and part‑time casual employees aged 21 and over

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office‑based practices. The group’s high‑quality, evidence‑based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality‑improvement and safety initiatives.

Pediatrix is an 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.