Pediatric Hospitalist (Neonatal Care)

HealthOp Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Hospitalist (Neonatal Care) provides inpatient newborn care across two Phoenix, Arizona hospital facilities, supporting Level II NICUs and well-baby nurseries. The role includes caring for infants requiring Level II neonatal services as well as healthy newborns, from birth through discharge. The hospital-based position involves in-house coverage and a flexible schedule totaling 2,080 hours annually for full-time physicians; part-time opportunities are available at a minimum of 0.5 FTE. The physician works collaboratively with pediatric specialists, nursing teams, obstetric providers, respiratory therapists, and other multidisciplinary colleagues. They evaluate and manage newborns, stabilize infants needing a higher level of care, coordinate transfers when appropriate, and partner with families through education and compassionate support. The role also contributes to quality improvement, patient safety, care coordination, and evidence-based clinical practice. Recent residency graduates who have passed pediatric board certification are encouraged to apply, including those awaiting Arizona medical licensure. Compensation is discussed during the interview process. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement, PTO, CME allowance, cell phone allowance, employer-paid licenses and DEA, malpractice coverage, and other employer-sponsored benefits. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified in Pediatrics.
DEA registration or ability to obtain it before starting.
Current BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, or ability to obtain them before starting.
Ability to provide comprehensive inpatient newborn care in a Level II NICU and well-baby nursery setting.
Strong clinical judgment in newborn medicine.
Excellent communication skills and commitment to family-centered care.
Commitment to teamwork, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate inpatient neonatal care.

Nice To Haves

Experience caring for newborns in Level II NICUs and/or well-baby nurseries.
Hospital-based pediatric or newborn medicine experience.
Participation in quality improvement initiatives.
Strong interdisciplinary communication skills.
Interest in newborn education and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient care for newborns in Level II NICUs and well-baby nurseries.
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage common neonatal conditions.
Stabilize newborns requiring higher levels of care and coordinate transfers when appropriate.
Perform newborn admissions, daily management, and discharge planning.
Collaborate with nursing staff, pediatric specialists, obstetric providers, respiratory therapists, and ancillary teams.
Educate families about newborn health, feeding, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Promote evidence-based clinical practice and compassionate, family-centered care.