Neonatologist (Per Diem) Naples, FL

Nicklaus Children's • Naples, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Nicklaus Children's Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), its physician-led multispecialty group practice, are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible, fellowship-trained neonatologist for a per-diem role in a 19-bed Level II NICU in Collier County, Florida. The unit is transitioning to a Level III NICU to support the growing needs of the Naples community. The position offers an opportunity to help build and expand the NICU as part of a comprehensive perinatal and neonatal program, with access to the educational and professional development resources of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. The position also includes an appointment to the Faculty of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

The neonatologist attends deliveries, provides prenatal consultations for high-risk babies, resuscitates and stabilizes newborns in the delivery room, and provides leadership, oversight, and supervision in the Level II nursery. Advanced practice providers employed by NCPS staff the unit around the clock. Neonatologists round during the day and provide on-call coverage from home.

The successful candidate will bring a passion for advocacy and improving care for all children. Nicklaus Children's is a pediatric health system with a 325-bed hospital, a network of regional urgent care centers and physician practice locations, and a large pediatric teaching program. Its Neonatology program is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and receives referrals of critically ill neonates from Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

The role is based in Collier County on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with access to Southwest Florida International Airport, warm weather, outdoor activities, beaches, and cultural events. Competitive compensation is provided. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible neonatologist.
• Fellowship training in neonatology.
• Proficiency in newborn resuscitation, including neonatal intubation, umbilical line placement and peripheral cannulation, and lumbar punctures.
• Passion for advocacy and improving care for all children.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend deliveries.
• Provide prenatal consultations for high-risk babies.
• Resuscitate and stabilize newborns in the delivery room.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and supervision in the Level II nursery.
• Round during the day and provide on-call coverage from home.
• Help build and expand the NICU as it transitions from Level II to Level III.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Access to educational and professional development resources through Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
• Appointment to the Faculty of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed