Neonatologist

About the Role

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Neonatologist to join a team of 5 neonatologists and 7 NNPs in Des Moines, IA. The group provides coverage at two hospitals.

Clinical Coverage & Schedule

MercyOne Medical Center

• 60-bed Level 3 NICU with an average daily census of 42
• 24/7 in-house coverage with full subspecialty support
• Care for infants down to 22 weeks gestation
• Active neonatal transport team
• Discharge coordinator and social worker round with the neonatologist daily
• NNPs operate as their own team with neonatology oversight; building toward 24/7 NNP coverage
• J-1 visa candidates welcome

Schedule at MercyOne Medical Center

• Monday–Friday Day Shift: 10 hours with NNP
• Monday–Friday Night Shift: 14 hours, neonatologist only
• Weekends: 24 hours, neonatologist only

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

• 5-bed Level 2 nursery and newborn nursery
• 24/7 in-house NNP coverage
• Neonatologist rounds in the morning only

Location & Community

Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, is a growing metropolitan area with a small-town feel. It ranks among the wealthiest U.S. cities and has been listed in the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” (Livability.com) and ranked 9th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 “Best Places to Live in the US.” The area offers 76 parks, multiple Senior PGA/LPGA championship golf courses and country clubs, and over 500 miles of connected recreational trails. The food, fine art, and theater scenes are vibrant. The cost of living is below the national average, and schools are excellent, making it a great place to live and raise a family.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neonatology
• J-1 visa candidates welcome

Benefits

Pediatrix & Obstetrix offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Voluntary plans available via payroll deduction

Some benefits are provided at no cost; others involve a cost share between employee and company.

About Pediatrix Medical Group

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 across the continuum of care, in both hospital and office-based settings. The group’s evidence-based care is supported by significant investments in research, education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.