Neonatology Physician

Location:
Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience, situated in Northern Virginia with easy access to Washington, D.C. The area provides excellent cultural amenities, top-rated schools, and a strong sense of community while maintaining a reasonable cost of living compared to the metropolitan areas nearby.
Facility:
This regional medical center is part of a comprehensive healthcare network providing advanced neonatal care services to the community. The facility features a growing Level III NICU program with an 8-bed NICU and 10 LDR couplet care rooms, supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Opportunity:
Board Certified - Neonatology
Job Details:
• Provide comprehensive neonatal care in a Level III NICU and newborn nursery
• Attend and manage high-risk deliveries in collaboration with OB and perinatal teams
• Deliver patient-centered care to a daily census of approximately 9-11 patients
• Work within an 8-bed Level III NICU and 10 LDR couplet care rooms
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including 2 Neonatologists and 4.5 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
• Mentor and support NICU nursing and respiratory teams as patient acuity grows
• Participate in the development and implementation of clinical protocols
• Contribute to strategic growth and expansion of the NICU program
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts
• Maintain strong communication with hospital leadership and staff
• Flexible week-on/week-off schedule with home call model
• Home call during assigned week (24 hours/day for 7 consecutive days)
• Weekend coverage included during week-on schedule
• Must be Board Certified in Pediatrics and Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neonatology
• Virginia Medical License required (or willingness to obtain)
• Neonatology experience required (experienced candidates only)
• Optional participation in moonlighting opportunities across Virginia
• Permanent, full-time position requiring residency within immediate local area
Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.