Pediatrix Medical Group

Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BC/BE Neonatologist
  • 5+ years of experience in Neonatology
  • Leadership experience in healthcare management
  • Strong communication and team-building skills
  • Ability to manage high-acuity cases effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead medical direction of the Topeka NICU
  • Recruit and develop team members
  • Drive quality initiatives and program growth
  • Oversee business and operational activities
  • Represent the program in community and regional contexts

Benefits

  • Highly profitable practice with bonus incentives
  • First-year guaranteed monthly bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Relocation assistance and paid licensing fees
Full Job Description
Overview

Leadership Position with a Premier Neonatology Team Near Kansas City

Responsibilities

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

About the Practice

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.

High-Acuity Practice With the Tools You Need
  • 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 including cardiology, neurology general surgery, and endocrinology.

Manageable Schedule With Strong Infrastructure
  • Combination 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

Collegial, Private Practice Feel
  • Join a tenured staff of neonatologists in our 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

About Topeka

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. Come and join a comfortable lifestyle that supports both professional focus and personal well-being.

Qualifications

  • BC/BE Neonatologist


Benefits and Compensation

  • Join a highly profitable practice with healthy bonus incentives
  • Starting salary range starting at $275,000 with 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


Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

About Pediatrix Medical Group

Pediatrix Medical Group is a provider of neonatal and maternal-fetal physician services in the United States. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Sunrise, Florida. Pediatrix Medical Group operates through its subsidiaries, which include Pediatrix Medical Services, Inc., Obstetrix Medical Group, Inc., and American Anesthesiology, Inc. The company provides services to hospitals and other healthcare facilities, and also operates its own neonatal intensive care units. Pediatrix Medical Group is a subsidiary of MEDNAX, Inc., which is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about Pediatrix Medical Group
Size
2,725 employees
Market Cap
$1.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$796.4 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
-9.7%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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