Neonatologist - Louisiana Lake Living

Great Neonatologist position in an amazing community!

Winner of Best Hospital Women's Choice Awards in 2022 for Obstetrics and Comprehensive Breast Center.

Pediatrix is seeking a Neonatologist for our practice in Covington, LA. 

• St. Tammany Parish Hospital is situated in Covington, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain 
• 15-bed, Level III NICU  
• NNPs staff the NICU 24 hours in-house with the neonatologist taking call from home 
• ADC of 11 plus well baby nursery coverage with PNP

New NICU Unit - https://www.sttammany.health/NewNICU   

About the Hospital

St. Tammany Health System boasts higher rankings than other hospitals in our region. We consistently earn national and local accolades for safety, quality, innovation, and service excellence from CareChex, Leapfrog, Healthgrades, Hospital Compare, Women’s Choice, US News & World Report and a host of clinical program accrediting organizations. 

About the Area

The City of Covington, founded in 1813, is a charming Southern community nestled among three rivers. An eclectic mix of boutiques, art galleries, specialty shops and restaurants line the downtown streets. Covington is probably best known for its Arts District. The nationally registered Historic District in downtown Covington is filled with art galleries of every medium and style. Special care has been taken to ensure the conservation of Covington’s historic homes and buildings while also allowing for the modernization of its infrastructure. Surrounding communities are a huge draw including lakefront residences within Mandeville, the river in Madisonville and enjoying the amenities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge within an hour's drive. Additional recreational opportunities include hunting and fishing. The town of Grand Isle, famously known for its fishing, is also within an hour's drive.

BC/BE Neonatology

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term disability options
• Advanced and continuing education
• Leadership training and advancement opportunities
• Professional liability insurance**
• Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing
• 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)

 *Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. 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. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.