Neonatologist | Take great care of the patient, every day and in every way

Overview

Neonatologist Opportunity – Flexible Scheduling | Beautiful Ozark Mountains | Springfield, MO Responsibilities

Are you looking for a rewarding neonatology role that also supports a healthy work-life balance? Nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains and near multiple lakes, our practice offers the ideal blend of professional fullfillment and personal flexibility.

We are a well-established team of 4 neonatologists and 5 NNPs. We have a manageable Level III NICU — a place where you’ll care for a balanced-mix of patients without the high-volume burnout. Hospital-employed pediatricians handle routine newborn care, allowing you to focus on what you do best. Whether you're looking for a full-time role or part-time flexibility, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Your Work Schedule (Full-Time):

• ~2 weeks/month alternating between primary and backup neonatologist roles

• Primary neonatologist

• In-house daytime coverage (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) of primary patients and supervision of half of NNP patients

• At-home backup for in-house NNP overnight

• Attend high-risk deliveries (<27 weeks, major anomalies)

• Backup neonatologist

• Short in-house rounding (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.) on primary patients and supervision of half of NNP patients

• At-home availability for backup support of primary neonatologist emergencies

Our NICU at a Glance:

• 46-bed, Level III single-room design with average census of 25

• ~450 admits/year with 10% under 1500 grams

• In-house 24/7 NNP coverage (minimum 5 years’ Level III experience)

• High-frequency oscillators, jet ventilators, iNO (ECMO and cardiac patients are transferred to in-state Level IV regional NICUs)

• Total body cooling with 24/7 video EEG and pediatric neurology support

• POCUS with bedside ultrasound available

• Donor milk + dedicated milk tech preparation of feedings

• EPIC and Baby Steps Cloud EMRs

• Dedicated procedural nurses: delivery attendance, intubation, umbilical and PIC line placement, NICU transport (air and ground)

• NICU-dedicated SLP/PT/OT/RT/pediatric pharmacy 7 days/week

About Springfield, Missouri:

Live where others vacation. Springfield is Missouri’s third largest city of 170,000, located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains near numerous lakes and trails.

• Low cost of living – 13% below national average

• Affordable housing – 25% below national average

• Big-city amenities with a small-town feel

• Colleges, museums, live music, and the legendary Buc-ee’s & Costco

• Easy travel – 1 hour to Branson, 2 hours to Kansas City, and 3 hours to St. Louis or fly nonstop to the beaches of Florida for under $200 round-trip

• Home to the Springfield Cardinals farm team

✳️ Bonus: Our facility is in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/MUP).

Qualifications

BC/BE in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

About Pediatrix Medical Group

Joining the Pediatrix® family means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive team of patient-centered physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business, and operational experts. Pediatrix® offers full-time and part-time opportunities in a variety of communities and practice settings. What do we provide that helps ensure your success? Along with total rewards packages customized to your needs, opportunities for professional development, clinician mental health and well-being support, you will have the support of local, regional and national leadership, no-cost CME and CNE, education on clinical best practices, and robust clinical research opportunities. We are proud to foster a collegial environment, where we work together every day to take great care of the patient®.