Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director

About the Role

Serve as Medical Director for the Topeka NICU at Stormont Vail Medical Center. This role comes with a $35,000 annual leadership stipend and provides the chance to guide a vital regional program serving rural families across Kansas. The Medical Director will maintain a full complement of core Neonatology clinical duties while also providing administrative and strategic leadership to support the growth and stability of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & team development
• Quality initiatives and program development
• Business and operational oversight
• Community and regional representation

Practice Overview

Join a well‑established team serving Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. This is an opportunity to practice high‑quality, evidence‑based neonatology in a setting designed for both clinical excellence and work‑life balance.

Clinical Capabilities

Work in a Level III, 36‑bed NICU equipped to deliver advanced neonatal care, including:

• High‑Frequency Ventilation — manage complex respiratory cases with confidence
• Inhaled Nitric Oxide — support infants with pulmonary hypertension
• Total Body Cooling — provide neuroprotective therapy for HIE
• aEEG — enhance neurological monitoring and decision‑making

Average daily census of 25 at Stormont. Pediatric subspecialty support includes cardiology, neurology, general surgery, and endocrinology.

Schedule

Combination of in‑house 24‑hour shifts and in‑house/from‑home call that allows for schedule predictability and more time off. Over 15 days off per month. NNP coverage at Stormont ensures smooth operations and support.

Team & Culture

Join a tenured staff of neonatologists — 5 neonatologists and NNPs. Close‑knit team culture: community‑oriented setting with a private practice feel, yet backed by robust hospital resources. Regional partners with our Topeka team.

Location

The city of Topeka is located between two major university towns and is approximately one hour away from Kansas City. It is a vibrant capital city with friendly people, an affordable cost of living that is eight to ten percent below the average. Topeka also provides high‑quality health care services, and access to exemplary university and technical education programs.

Requirements

• BC/BE Neonatologist

Compensation

Join a highly profitable practice with healthy bonus incentives:

• Annual salary increases
• First‑year guaranteed bonus paid out in monthly installments
• Year‑end annual bonus eligibility
• Sign‑on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Paid licensing fees

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

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

Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the 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 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.