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Employed Neonatologist Opportunity - Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital | Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Join a Collaborative Neonatology Team in Sunny Tucson

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, a 486-bed facility and part of the Carondelet Health Network, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neonatologist to join its growing Women & Newborn Center. This is an exciting opportunity to help guide the development of our Level II NICU, with plans to advance toward Level III designation.

Youll work in a collegial, well-supported environment that includes experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and a dedicated NICU nursing team, all focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care to newborns and families.

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Position Highlights

  • Level II NICU - average daily census ? 5
  • On-site physician coverage 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • NNP coverage 2 p.m.-8 a.m., with physician call-ins (30-minute response time)
  • Full-time schedule with equitable call rotation
  • Supported by hospital-based NNPs and nursing staff
  • Employment through Tenet Physician Resources (TPR)

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About Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital

Founded in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital serves Tucson and Southern Arizona as a premier destination for advanced care in neurology, orthopedics, cardiology, and womens health. The hospitals Comprehensive Women and Newborn Center features spacious birthing suites, midwife-assisted deliveries, couplet care, and an advanced NICU all within a modern, family-friendly environment.

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Candidate Requirements

  • M.D. or D.O. degree
  • Board Certified/Eligible in Neonatology
  • Arizona medical license (or eligibility)
  • Commitment to excellence in newborn and family-centered care

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Why Tucson?

Enjoy 350 days of sunshine a year, stunning desert landscapes, mountain views, and a vibrant arts and culinary scene. Tucson offers an affordable cost of living and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Carondelet Health Network

For over 135 years, Carondelet Health Network has provided top-quality, affordable healthcare services to Southern Arizona. We're proud to be comprised of a comprehensive network of healthcare providers, including St. Mary's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Carondelet Neurological Institute, Carondelet Heart and Vascular Institute, Marana Hospital, St. Raphael's Emergency Center and numerous physician offices throughout the Tucson, Green Valley, and Nogales areas.

Our network is renowned for its exceptional services in neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, bariatrics and rehabilitation care. As the only Catholic hospital system in Southern Arizona, our dedication to compassionate care extends to our associates, patients, their families and the wider community. We welcome you to join our team of healthcare professionals, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our patients and neighbors.

A few of our distinctions:

St. Joseph's Hospital:

  • Received the 2022 Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
  • Certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare.
  • Designated as a Cardiac Arrest Receiving Center by Arizona Department of Health Services.
  • Accredited as a Chest Pain Center by American College of Cardiology.
  • Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

St. Mary's Hospital:

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Location Insights

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    Access to Parks

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  • A-

    Public Schools

  • B+

    Access to Outdoor Activities

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    Access to Restaurants

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    Cost of Living

  • Total Population

    4,601

  • Median Rent

    $968

  • Median Home Value

    $152,300

  • Median Income

    $33,734

Posted February 1, 2026