Neonatology Physician for Topeka, KS (Perm)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Neonatology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
66604, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/09/25
Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a full-time Neonatologist to join our 5-physician practice at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. Enjoy this opportunity in the Midwest capital city of KS offering an affordable cost of living.
Job Description:
- Full-time BC/BE Neonatologist position available
- Combination of 8 and 24-hour shifts on 7-week rotating schedule. 1.0 FTE does approximately 170 hours per month of in-house coverage.
- Neonatologists provide in-house call and backup call from home.
- Join a 5-physician practice at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas
- Provide a full range of services in a Level-III, 36-bed NICU
- Services include high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, total body cooling, and aEEG
- Average daily census of 26
- Average length of stay of 19 days
- Approximately 500 admissions annually
- Pediatric subspecialty support available in Cardiology, Neurology, General Surgery, and Endocrinology
- NICU has maintained The Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification in the Care of Premature Babies since 2012
- Open to new Fellow graduate candidates if already BC in Pediatrics
- Not accepting Locums candidates
- Open to J1 & H1B visa candidates
- Competitive salary range based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview). Provider may submit salary expectations.
- Relocation assistance, if applicable
- 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)
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
- TRULY Board Eligible (within 5 years of fellowship working toward BC) or Board Certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- KS license (or willing to obtain)
- Fellowship-trained in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (to be completed prior to start)
- Clean malpractice and license history
- Does the provider require visa support - J1 or H1B?
Pediatrix Medical Group, in partnership with Stormont Vail Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, provides specialized neonatal care within a Level-III NICU. The unit features 36 beds and offers advanced services, including high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, total body cooling, and amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) monitoring. With an average daily census of 26 and approximately 500 admissions annually, the NICU delivers comprehensive care to neonates with varying levels of complexity. Supported by an extensive range of pediatric subspecialists in cardiology, neurology, general surgery, and endocrinology, the facility ensures access to multidisciplinary expertise. The NICU’s commitment to quality is reflected in its Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certification in the Care of Premature Babies, maintained since 2012.
About Pediatrix:
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.
About the Community:
The city of Topeka resides between two major university towns and is located approximately one hour away from Kansas City. It is a vibrant capital city with friendly people, an affordable cost of living, high-quality health care services and access to exemplary university and technical education programs. In addition to a cost of living that is eight to ten percent below the average, you will also find quality neighborhood schools and housing of all types and price ranges. In fact, [Register to View] named Topeka a Best Affordable Place to Live in 2015.