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Neonatologist

Pediatrix Medical Group
United States, Kentucky, Lexington
Aug 09, 2025



Requisition ID: 2024-44365
Location: US-KY-Lexington
Specialty: Physician - Neonatologist
Position Type: Full Time
HR Rep / Recruiter: Peggy Fricke
Contact: peggy.fricke@pediatrix.com

Overview

Neonatologist Opportunity – Prioritizing Work-Life Balance & Hands-On Care

                                              Pediatrix Medical Group | Lexington, KY



Responsibilities

 

Join a collaborative and compassionate team where exceptional care for newborns is matched by a strong commitment to provider well-being. Whether you're an experienced Neonatologist or a new graduate, this role offers the opportunity to stay clinically engaged, maintain procedural skills, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

Practice Highlights:

  • 32-bed Level III NICU with a busy newborn nursery service
  • ~4,000 deliveries annually
  • Daytime coverage by 2 Neonatologists and 2 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
  • Night coverage is home call, supported by 24/7 in-house NNPs
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment that values collegiality and collaboration
  • Generous compensation package with sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Designed for Balance & Growth:

  • Predictable hours and home-based night call
  • Strong NNP team ensures continuity and quality of care
  • Hands-on clinical experience to maintain and grow procedural skills
  • Ideal for new grads seeking mentorship and skill-building opportunities

Why Lexington?

  • A vibrant city with small-town charm and big-city amenities
  • Home to the University of Kentucky, with a thriving arts and culinary scene
  • Surrounded by natural beauty—Red River GorgeRaven Run, and The Pinnacles all within an hour
  • Easy access to Mammoth Cave National Park and other weekend getaways
  • Known for southern hospitalityequestrian culture, and affordable living

Ready to grow your career in a place that values both your skills and your time?

 Apply today and discover the balance you’ve been looking for.

 

 



Qualifications

BC/BE Neonatologist

 



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.



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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