Neonatologist (Per Diem) Naples, FL

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Naples, FL

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About The Position

Nicklaus Children's Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), its physician-led multispecialty group practice, are seeking a per diem, board-certified or board-eligible, fellowship-trained neonatologist for a 19-bed Level II NICU in Collier County, Florida. The NICU is transitioning to Level III to better support the growing needs of the Naples community. The role offers an opportunity to help build and expand the unit and to participate in a comprehensive perinatal and neonatal program.

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. The unit is staffed around the clock by advanced practice providers employed by NCPS. Neonatologists round during the day and provide on-call coverage from home.

The role is part of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, an established pediatric health system with a 325-bed hospital, regional urgent care centers, physician practice locations, and a large pediatric teaching program. The Level II NICU belongs to the NCPS Section of Neonatology and collaborates with Nicklaus Children’s on shared policies, procedures, training, and competencies. The position includes access to the health system’s educational and professional development resources and a faculty appointment at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 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.
• Faculty appointment at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed