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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Requirements
We are seeking a dedicated Neonatologist to lead our esteemed practice at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, California. This position offers an excellent work-life balance, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career and thrive both professionally and personally.
Practice Highlights:
Facility: State-of-the-art Level III NICU has an average daily census of 5 - 6, and private suites that are equipped with advanced technology and resources to support critically ill newborns.
Schedule: Ten 24-hour shifts per month with call from home.
Team: Join a collaborative team of experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care with a focus on family centered practices.
Community:
Oxnard offers a vibrant blend of traditions, festivals, and local events that celebrate the heritage of its residents. It is located along the California coastline and boasts beautiful beaches, scenic parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking biking and water sports. The city is home to excellent schools, family friendly neighborhoods and a variety of community resources that contribute to a high quality of life. With convenient access to major highways, Oxnard is well connected to nearby cities like Ventura and Malibu, making it easy to explore the best of Southern California.
Qualifications
BC Neonatologist
Benefits and Compensation
Pay Range: Based on experience compensation ranges from $290,000 to $335,000 with bonus potential plus $15,000 Medical Director Stipend.
Other Types of Pay: [list any bonus, commission, tips, incentive, equity, etc.]
Regular full-time is classified as team members who are consistently scheduled and work 30 hours or more on a weekly basis. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following:
Health Insurance: Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (STD); Basic Life Insurance; Spouse Life; child life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
Other Benefits: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Parental Leave Benefit; Sick Pay Bank; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Progyny Fertility Benefits; Group Aflac Policies; Identity Theft Protection; Employee Charitable Fund; Care.com; Continuing Education Assistance; Various Discount Programs
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Thrift & Profit-Sharing Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
NOTE: Team members at least 21 years old and are active full-time or part-time employee are eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan at the time of hire. Team members who meet the plan’s minimum age requirement can enroll in the plan at any time, and contributions will begin as soon as administratively possible.
Team Members are eligible to begin participating in the ESPP if they have been employed by Pediatrix for two consecutive months prior to the start of each calendar quarterly offering period and are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for five consecutive months during the year.
Paid Sick Leave:
Eligible full-time team members will receive a lump-sum grant of 40 hours or five days, whichever is more beneficial to the team member, of paid sick leave each year on January 1. A newly hired full-time team member will receive a prorated lump-sum grant after working for 90 days. A lumpsum grant will then be provided on January 1 in each subsequent year as long as the team member remains eligible. Unused sick leave granted under this policy does not carry over from one year to the following year.
NOTE: The Company will not pay team members for unused sick leave upon termination of employment.
Method of Application: Apply online at www.pediatrix.com/careers
Application Window: Application window is expected to close within 30 days from the posting date.
Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Requirements
We are seeking a dedicated Neonatologist to lead our esteemed practice at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, California. This position offers an excellent work-life balance, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career and thrive both professionally and personally.
Practice Highlights:
Facility: State-of-the-art Level III NICU has an average daily census of 5 - 6, and private suites that are equipped with advanced technology and resources to support critically ill newborns.
Schedule: Ten 24-hour shifts per month with call from home.
Team: Join a collaborative team of experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care with a focus on family centered practices.
Community:
Oxnard offers a vibrant blend of traditions, festivals, and local events that celebrate the heritage of its residents. It is located along the California coastline and boasts beautiful beaches, scenic parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking biking and water sports. The city is home to excellent schools, family friendly neighborhoods and a variety of community resources that contribute to a high quality of life. With convenient access to major highways, Oxnard is well connected to nearby cities like Ventura and Malibu, making it easy to explore the best of Southern California.
Qualifications
BC Neonatologist
Benefits and Compensation
Pay Range: Based on experience compensation ranges from $290,000 to $335,000 with bonus potential plus $15,000 Medical Director Stipend.
Other Types of Pay: [list any bonus, commission, tips, incentive, equity, etc.]
Regular full-time is classified as team members who are consistently scheduled and work 30 hours or more on a weekly basis. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following:
Health Insurance: Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (STD); Basic Life Insurance; Spouse Life; child life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
Other Benefits: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Parental Leave Benefit; Sick Pay Bank; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Progyny Fertility Benefits; Group Aflac Policies; Identity Theft Protection; Employee Charitable Fund; Care.com; Continuing Education Assistance; Various Discount Programs
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Thrift & Profit-Sharing Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
NOTE: Team members at least 21 years old and are active full-time or part-time employee are eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan at the time of hire. Team members who meet the plan’s minimum age requirement can enroll in the plan at any time, and contributions will begin as soon as administratively possible.
Team Members are eligible to begin participating in the ESPP if they have been employed by Pediatrix for two consecutive months prior to the start of each calendar quarterly offering period and are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for five consecutive months during the year.
Paid Sick Leave:
Eligible full-time team members will receive a lump-sum grant of 40 hours or five days, whichever is more beneficial to the team member, of paid sick leave each year on January 1. A newly hired full-time team member will receive a prorated lump-sum grant after working for 90 days. A lumpsum grant will then be provided on January 1 in each subsequent year as long as the team member remains eligible. Unused sick leave granted under this policy does not carry over from one year to the following year.
NOTE: The Company will not pay team members for unused sick leave upon termination of employment.
Method of Application: Apply online at www.pediatrix.com/careers
Application Window: Application window is expected to close within 30 days from the posting date.
Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- Pediatrix Medical57
- Jobot5
- MedStar Health4
- Ascension3
- Ochsner Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services46
- 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 September 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 2% of neonatologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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