Physician Neonatology - Competitive Salary

Job Description Med Ninjas is recruiting a full-time Neonatologist for a collaborative, high-acuity NICU team in Alexandria, Louisiana. The position offers a balanced 7-on/7-off schedule with a home call model after daily rounds. \n Position Snapshot \n Specialty \n Neonatology \n Provider type \n Physician, MD/DO \n Position type \n Permanent, full-time \n Location \n Alexandria, Louisiana \n NICU \n 34-bed Level III \n Schedule \n 7-on / 7-off \n Call \n Home call after completing daily rounds \n Team \n 2 neonatologists and 4 neonatal nurse practitioners \n NNP coverage \n 24/7 in-house \n Annual deliveries \n Approximately 1,500–2,000 \n Transport \n NNP-led transport team \n Board status \n BC Pediatrics required; BE or BC Neonatology \n License \n Louisiana, or willing to obtain \n Residency requirement \n Must live in the immediate local area \n Locums / Visa \n Not accepted / Not supported \n Clinical Responsibilities \n \n Provide comprehensive neonatal care in a 34-bed Level III NICU with a wide range of acuity and case complexity \n \n \n Conduct daily neonatal rounds and manage patient care plans \n \n \n Oversee and support 24/7 in-house NNP coverage \n \n \n Participate in home call coverage after completing daily rounds \n \n \n Manage newborn nursery rounds as part of patient care responsibilities \n \n \n Provide coverage for in-house patients while the NNP-led transport team manages neonatal transports \n \n \n Deliver care aligned with evidence-based protocols and quality improvement initiatives \n \n \n Work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a collegial clinical environment \n \n Compensation & Benefits \n \n Competitive compensation based on experience and training, discussed during interview \n \n \n Potential sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, location dependent \n \n \n Medical, dental, and vision insurance \n \n \n Life and disability coverage \n \n \n Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA options \n \n \n 401(k) retirement plan \n \n \n Employee Stock Purchase Program \n \n \n Voluntary benefits via payroll deduction \n \n \n Structured 7-on/7-off schedule promoting strong work-life balance \n \n You Must Have \n \n Board certification in Pediatrics \n \n \n Board eligibility or board certification in Neonatology \n \n \n Louisiana medical license, or willingness to obtain \n \n \n Clean malpractice and license history, highly preferred \n \n \n Active DEA prior to start \n \n \n NPDB self-query pulled within the last 30 days \n \n \n Willingness to reside within the immediate local area; relocation may be required \n \n \n This role does not accept locums or visa candidates \n \n Apply \n If your specialty, board status, licensure, and availability match this opportunity, apply with your current CV and preferred contact number. A Med Ninjas recruiter will contact qualified applicants to discuss compensation, credentialing, and start date. (AD)