Neonatologist

Location

Lafayette, LA | United States

Job description

Impressive NEO Group needs a Neonatologist! 

Experience Colorful Cajun Culture

Neonatologist wanted by Pediatrix Medical Group of Louisiana, LLC in Lafayette, Louisiana. Seeking a full-time Neonatologist to provide consultation services and medical care to inpatient pediatric floor and emergency room patients; responsible for in-patient care of premature babies in NICU; provide in house call coverage. Reqmts: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or foreign equivalent, and Board Eligible/Board Certified by American Board of Pediatrics. Send resume to: HR Dept., Pediatrix Medical Group of Louisiana LLC 1301 Concord Terrace, Sunrise, FL 33323 or [email protected] , or apply at . Refer to job ID 22211

• The practice provides 24/7 in-house coverage at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital with a 50-bed NICU.
• This unit is the only one in Lafayette Parish designated with Level-III regional status, a distinction shared with only six other NICUs in the state.
• The hospital has 3,400 births per year and offers a full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists.
• Services provided include high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, and total body cooling as well as ground and air neonatal transports for the surrounding area.
• The practice also participates in many quality improvement projects at local, state, and national level.
• This is an opportunity to work at a facility which is located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPS), or Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/MUP).

Located in South Central Louisiana, Lafayette is the state’s fourth largest city and is a few short hours’ drive to New Orleans. The region’s legendary joie de vivre , or love of life, and Cajun and Creole culture are known around the globe, creating a unique environment for work and play; it’s no wonder Lafayette was named the “Happiest City in America” in 2016! Local museums, community events, and festivals are responsible for providing the modern-day arts with a southern flair. In order to give students a more exciting and fulfilling educational experience, the Lafayette Parish school system offers Schools of Choice at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels. There are also over 25 private and parochial schools in and around Lafayette Parish to compliment the public school system. Whether you enjoy fast-paced urban living or a quieter country setting, Lafayette is a wonderful place to live. Louisiana property taxes are among the lowest in the nation and the cost of living is affordable. 

BE/BC Neonatologist 

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. 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. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states. 

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: .

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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