Neonatologist

About the role

We are seeking a tenth neonatologist to join our progressive, growing neonatal practice at Mercy Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Team approach toward care in this 100-bed, Level-IV NICU
• Average daily census of 90, with 1,500 admissions and more than 10,000 deliveries annually
• Neonatologists and NNPs provide 24-hour, in-house care
• Challenging clinical environment including conventional and high-frequency (both HFJV and HFOV) ventilation, nitric oxide and whole body cooling
• Close collaboration with a full complement of pediatric sub-specialists, including pediatric surgery, in a suburban Children's Hospital environment
• Long time members of the Vermont-Oxford network with continuous involvement in QI initiatives
• Provide neonatal services at two nearby Level-II NICUs with NNPs in-house 24 hours and neonatologists taking call from home

Area

St. Louis is a cosmopolitan city, offering a multitude of recreational opportunities — from major league sports teams to spectacular parks and golf courses to beautiful hiking and canoeing nearby. A community with a remarkably low cost of living for all of the comforts and attractions it affords, St. Louis is a big city with the convenience and sense of connectedness of a smaller one. The area prides itself on its award-winning school systems which feature many public school districts along with numerous private and secondary schools and is home to multiple major universities. Whether you prefer to live in the city or the suburbs, there is something for everyone. Overall, St. Louis has a sanity about it that's increasingly difficult to find. Perhaps that's why it is consistently ranked among the most philanthropic cities in the country: People care about one another and their community.

Benefits and compensation

• Competitive compensation package
• Sign-on bonuses and relocation available at many locations
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs
• 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Some benefits provided at no cost, others require cost share between employees and company
• Voluntary plans available through payroll deductions

About us

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 to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.