Neonatologist Jobs
Neonatologist jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and children's hospitals, from fellows entering practice to attending and fellowship-trained subspecialists, with roles in critical care, transport medicine, and quality improvement. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Responsibilities:
Northwest Children's Hospital in Amarillo is hiring a Neonatologist for the Level III NICU. The team consists of a close-knit group of NNPs and Neonatologists supported by a dedicated staff of RNs, RTs, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, and breastfeeding specialists, each trained specifically to work with infants in the NICU.
Position Details:
- 35-bed Level III NICU
- Average daily census of 23-25
- Work schedule: average of ten 24-hour shifts a month
- NNP support 24/7
- Pediatric Hospitalist sees newborns
- Peds subspecialties in-house: Cardiology, Nephrology, Peds Surgery, Endocrinology
- Competitive compensation including full benefits package
Northwest Children's Hospital provides compassionate care to children and their families with 29 private, spacious inpatient rooms and a 12-bed PICU. Northwest Children's has been a pioneer in Neonatal intensive care since 1974 and has the largest NICU in the region, a 35-bed Level III NICU. The hospital offers over 10 Pediatric subspecialties including Children's Oncology Group Treatment Center. Children's offers a Ronald McDonald Family Room for families of children who are patients, along with other support programs and services. Northwest Children's is a part of Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a tertiary care academic institution providing high quality medical care to the 500,000+ residents of the 26-county Texas Panhandle and surrounding areas in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Northwest is known in Texas and throughout the region for cardiac, stroke, emergency, trauma, and children's services.
Benefits and Compensation:
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.
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.
Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.
Responsibilities:
Northwest Children's Hospital in Amarillo is hiring a Neonatologist for the Level III NICU. The team consists of a close-knit group of NNPs and Neonatologists supported by a dedicated staff of RNs, RTs, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, and breastfeeding specialists, each trained specifically to work with infants in the NICU.
Position Details:
- 35-bed Level III NICU
- Average daily census of 23-25
- Work schedule: average of ten 24-hour shifts a month
- NNP support 24/7
- Pediatric Hospitalist sees newborns
- Peds subspecialties in-house: Cardiology, Nephrology, Peds Surgery, Endocrinology
- Competitive compensation including full benefits package
Northwest Children's Hospital provides compassionate care to children and their families with 29 private, spacious inpatient rooms and a 12-bed PICU. Northwest Children's has been a pioneer in Neonatal intensive care since 1974 and has the largest NICU in the region, a 35-bed Level III NICU. The hospital offers over 10 Pediatric subspecialties including Children's Oncology Group Treatment Center. Children's offers a Ronald McDonald Family Room for families of children who are patients, along with other support programs and services. Northwest Children's is a part of Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a tertiary care academic institution providing high quality medical care to the 500,000+ residents of the 26-county Texas Panhandle and surrounding areas in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Northwest is known in Texas and throughout the region for cardiac, stroke, emergency, trauma, and children's services.
Benefits and Compensation:
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.
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.
Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.
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Who's Hiring
- Pediatrix Medical65
- Jobot5
- MedStar Health3
- Ochsner Health3
- Kaiser Permanente3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services85
- Education9
- Staffing & Recruiting5
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in neonatologist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of accredited pediatric residency and neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship
- Board certification or board eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine through the American Board of Pediatrics
- Active and unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required at time of hire or within defined onboarding window
- Experience providing care in a level III or level IV NICU setting
- Proficiency in neonatal procedures including intubation, umbilical catheterization, lumbar puncture, and chest tube placement
Tips for Your Neonatologist Job Search
Tailor your CV for neonatology positions
Lead your CV with board certification status, fellowship training program, and any level III or IV NICU experience. Hiring committees scan for case volume breadth and specific procedural competencies like intubation, ECMO, and umbilical line placement before reading anything else.
Target openings by NICU level first
Filter your search by NICU designation before unit size or location. Level IV centers expect subspecialty fellowship training and complex surgical co-management experience, while level II and III units often prioritize general neonatology competency and outreach coverage availability.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists neonatologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight quality and research contributions
Academic and large health system postings frequently score candidates on QI project leadership and peer-reviewed publications. List any research you contributed to during fellowship, including poster presentations, even if you weren't the primary author, to stand apart from clinical-only applicants.
Prepare for a multi-stage interview format
Neonatology interviews typically include a grand rounds or case presentation, a tour with the NICU nursing leadership, and separate meetings with division chiefs and department chairs. Know your presentation topic cold and prepare questions about call structure and fellow supervision expectations.
Negotiate call schedule before signing
Call frequency varies widely between private practice hospital-employed roles and academic positions. Before accepting, clarify the number of night and weekend shifts per month, how post-call days are structured, and whether APP or fellow coverage reduces your overnight burden.
Neonatologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most neonatologists?
The companies hiring the most neonatologists right now include Pediatrix Medical, Jobot, and MedStar Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is generally highest at large health systems and children's hospital networks that operate level III and level IV NICUs.
How many neonatologist jobs are remote?
About 0% of neonatologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, since the role is primarily clinical and requires direct bedside care. The sub-areas with the greatest remote potential are tele-neonatology consultation roles, where neonatologists provide real-time video guidance to level I and level II facilities without on-site intensivists.
How do you become a neonatologist?
You become a neonatologist by completing a four-year medical degree, followed by a three-year accredited pediatric residency, then a three-year neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. After fellowship, you sit for the subspecialty board examination through the American Board of Pediatrics and obtain a medical license in the state where you plan to practice.
Can you get a neonatologist job with limited clinical experience?
Most hiring neonatologist roles expect fellowship completion as the baseline, so graduating fellows are considered entry-level rather than inexperienced candidates. If you're transitioning from a general pediatrics background without fellowship training, pursuing a neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship is the direct path. Some level II hospital-employed positions will consider candidates with strong NICU rotation exposure if ABP fellowship exam eligibility is clearly on track.
What does the neonatologist interview process look like?
A typical neonatologist interview runs across one or two days and includes an initial phone or video screening with a physician recruiter or division chief, followed by an on-site visit that combines a clinical or grand rounds presentation, individual meetings with attending neonatologists and department leadership, a NICU and facility tour, and a session with human resources to review contract structure and benefits.
Where can I find and apply to neonatologist jobs?
You can find and apply to neonatologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your training level, NICU experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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