Neonatologist Hospitalist

Overview & Highlights

• Location: Arizona
• Schedule: Flexible in-house shift models with 12-hour and 24-hour options
• Compensation: $220,000- $250,000 annually
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, CME, malpractice, and disability coverage
• Sign-On / Relocation Bonus: Available based on experience and location needs

Location & Logistics

• Work Environment: Level II and Level III NICU settings within established hospital-based neonatal programs
• Coverage Model: In-house hospitalist coverage with flexible scheduling options
• Travel: Opportunity to practice across multiple NICUs with varying levels of acuity
• Call Expectations: In-house shift-based coverage model designed to support continuity of care and work-life balance

About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life

Join a high-performing neonatology team committed to clinical excellence, transparency, and family-centered care. As a Neonatologist Hospitalist, you will serve as the attending physician overseeing the care of neonates in Level II and Level III NICUs while collaborating closely with experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and Neonatal Physician Assistants (NPAs).

Your days will include managing complex neonatal cases, coordinating multidisciplinary care plans, supporting families through critical clinical decisions, and ensuring evidence-based treatment approaches. You will lead clinical decision-making while working within a physician-led team model that values collaboration, autonomy, and shared accountability.

Beyond direct patient care, you'll play an active role in quality improvement initiatives, protocol development, patient safety efforts, and operational growth. Physicians interested in leadership will find opportunities to contribute to program development, mentorship, and medical directorship pathways.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Flexible 12-hour and 24-hour in-house scheduling options
• Practice across both Level II and Level III NICUs with diverse patient acuity
• Strong APP partnership model that supports physicians practicing at the top of their license
• Physician-led culture focused on collaboration, transparency, and shared decision-making
• Opportunities for leadership, medical directorship, and program development
• Active participation in quality improvement, education, and research initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Collaborative neonatologist who values team-based care
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient outcomes
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Interest in mentoring and supporting APP colleagues
• Passion for quality improvement and patient safety
• Dedication to family-centered neonatal care

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to neonates in Level II and Level III NICUs
• Serve as the attending physician responsible for clinical oversight and patient management
• Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with NNPs, NPAs, nursing teams, and consulting specialists
• Supervise and mentor advanced practice providers
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Assist with protocol development and implementation
• Educate staff, trainees, and families on neonatal care best practices
• Support program development and operational improvement efforts
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous clinical excellence

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in newborn medicine
• Eligible for or able to obtain Arizona medical licensure
• DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Current BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, or ability to obtain prior to start
• Ability to provide comprehensive inpatient newborn care in a hospital-based setting
• Commitment to collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and supporting in-hospital shift coverage for the newborn service

Preferred Background

• Experience practicing in Level II and/or Level III NICUs
• Prior experience working within physician-APP collaborative care models
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives
• Leadership, committee, or program development experience
• Interest in education, mentorship, or research activities

This Role Is Likely a Fit If You…

• Enjoy managing a broad spectrum of neonatal acuity
• Thrive in collaborative, team-based clinical environments
• Value autonomy while working within a supportive physician-led culture
• Have a passion for quality improvement and patient safety
• Enjoy mentoring APPs and contributing to team development
• Want opportunities for leadership growth and career advancement

This Role May Not Be a Fit If You…

• Prefer practicing in a highly independent model with limited team collaboration
• Are not interested in inpatient neonatal care
• Prefer a role without leadership, quality, or program development responsibilities
• Do not enjoy working closely with multidisciplinary care teams
• Prefer a predictable outpatient practice setting
• Are not comfortable practicing across varying levels of neonatal acuity

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to join a respected neonatal program where physicians are empowered to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while benefiting from strong APP support, flexible scheduling, and a collaborative culture. You'll have the resources, leadership support, and clinical autonomy needed to make a meaningful impact on neonatal outcomes and family experiences.

Apply today to join a collaborative neonatology team committed to exceptional patient care, professional fulfillment, and continuous clinical excellence.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology
• Completion of an accredited Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship
• Eligible for or able to obtain Arizona medical licensure