What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neonatologist (Per Diem) position at Pediatrix Medical Group and Careers?
Overview:
Per Diem Opportunity in Level III NICU for an experienced, Board Certified Neonatologist in Henrico, VA - Day/Night Shift Coverage Combination
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits and Compensation:
Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:
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.
Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Per Diem Opportunity in Level III NICU for an experienced, Board Certified Neonatologist in Henrico, VA - Day/Night Shift Coverage Combination
Responsibilities:
Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Neonatologist to provide per diem coverage at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital (HDH) in Richmond, Virginia. This is your chance to practice in a state-of-the-art 40-bed Level III NICU with a supportive, experienced team.
Why Join Us?
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive leadership and a stable, well-trained nursing team
Your Role
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Staffing Model: 6 full-time Neonatologists
- Day coverage: 2 Neonatologists (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Night coverage: 1 in-house Neonatologist (5:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Transport: Nurse-driven team with physician oversight (avg. 15 transports/year)
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Procedures & Services:
- High-frequency ventilation (HFOV & HFJV)
- Inhaled nitric oxide
- Therapeutic hypothermia with aEEG
- Pediatric surgical patients
- No ECMO or cardiac surgery (except PDA ligations)
2025 NICU Stats (YTD through April)
- NICU Admissions: 130
- NICU Average Daily Census (ADC): 14.3
- Nursery ADC: 24.2
About Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
A 340-bed community hospital offering:
- Advanced technology and full-service care
- Specialties in heart and stroke, high-risk OB, orthopedics, and imaging
- A national leader in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries
Qualifications:
- Board Certification in Neonatology with recent experience required
- VA license required
Benefits and Compensation:
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.
Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Progyny Fertility Benefits
- Livongo Diabetes Management
- Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
- Smart Shopper
- 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
- Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Employee Optional Life and AD&D
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
- Parental Leave Benefit
- Sick Pay Bank
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
- Group Aflac Policies
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Charitable Fund
- Care.com
- Various Discount Programs
- Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over
About Us: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.
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.