Physician Neonatology - Competitive Salary

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Job Description
Neonatologist - Level III NICU | Macon, GA

Join a leading healthcare facility in Macon, Georgia, as a full-time Neonatologist providing expert neonatal care in a state-of-the-art Level III NICU. Enjoy a competitive pay package, a collaborative multidisciplinary team, and the opportunity to work in a modern facility with excellent academic and professional growth opportunities. This position offers a stable schedule, substantial sign-on bonus, and a supportive environment—perfect for dedicated neonatal specialists looking to make an impactful difference.

Quick Facts:
  • Location: 888 Pine Street, Macon, GA 31201
  • Start Date: Flexible / ASAP
  • End Date/Duration: Permanent Full-Time
  • Shift: Day/Night (rotating), 12-hour shifts
  • Hours/week: 40+
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • License/Certs: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology
  • Experience: Prior neonatal intensive care experience preferred

Pay & Benefits:
  • Pay package discussed upon application
  • Substantial sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care FSA and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • 401(k) retirement plan included
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Supportive, physician-led environment
  • Academic appointment with Mercer University School of Medicine

What You’ll Do:
  • Provide comprehensive care in a 70-bed Level III NICU
  • Manage critically ill and premature newborns requiring advanced therapies (e.g., high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, total body cooling)
  • Utilize advanced neonatal technologies and therapies
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including neonatologists, nurse practitioners, pediatric subspecialists, and surgeons
  • Participate in rounding, shared call schedule, and teaching opportunities
  • Educate and mentor pediatric residents
  • Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based neonatal care initiatives
  • Practice in a modern, spacious NICU opened in 2019 within a Level I trauma center

What You Need:
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology
  • Active Georgia medical license (or eligible)
  • Minimum of 1 year NICU experience preferred
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

About the Assignment:
Join a highly respected Level III NICU at a modern facility serving central and South Georgia. The hospital offers comprehensive neonatal services, a dedicated team, and opportunities for academic collaboration with Mercer University School of Medicine. This full-time position emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and professional development in a supportive environment.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.
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