Neonatologist - Medical Director

Requisition ID
2025-48376
Location
US-AL-Dothan
Specialty
Physician - Neonatologist
Position Type
Full Time
HR Rep / Recruiter
Caroline Martell
Contact
caroline.martell@pediatrix.com

Overview

 

Neonatologist Medical Director - Near Emerald Coast Beaches - Call From Home - Week On/Week Off Schedule

Responsibilities

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Neonatologist Medical Director to lead our collaborative and high-performing team at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL. This is your chance to practice in a supportive, flexible environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and clinical excellence.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a week on/week off schedule with call from home—you’ll be off 26 weeks per year.
  • Prime Location: Just an hour from the Emerald Coast beaches, with a low cost of living and a welcoming Southern community.

Your Role at a Glance

  • Staffing Model: 2 Neonatologists and 3 NNPs
    • NNPs cover day shifts 7 days/week and 2 night shifts
  • Flexible Scheduling: Week on/week off, call from home
  • Facility Details:
    • 18-bed Level III NICU
    • 30 LDRP beds
    • 20-bed Newborn Nursery
    • ~1,500 deliveries annually
    • Regional transport team staffed by RNs and RTs
  • Supportive Environment:
    • Strong nursing and administrative leadership
    • Opportunities to collaborate with the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Southeast Health

Southeast Health is a 420-bed regional referral center serving over 600,000 residents across southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. The hospital offers a full range of services including women’s care, cardiovascular and cancer treatment, advanced surgical procedures, and pain management. It is also home to the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and is the largest employer in the region.

Why You’ll Love Dothan

  • Mild Climate & Outdoor Living: Enjoy year-round sunshine, parks, and recreational amenities.
  • Affordable Living: Low housing costs and property taxes make Dothan ideal for families and professionals.
  • Strategic Location: Near the Florida and Georgia borders, with easy access to beaches and major cities.
  • Community & Culture: A progressive city with Southern charm, excellent schools, and a strong local economy.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Let’s talk about how you can grow your career and make an impact with Pediatrix Medical Group.

 

Qualifications

  • BC Pediatrics
  • BE/BC Neonatology
  • Previous Leadership experience preferred

 

Benefits and Compensation

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

 

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.  

 

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.  

About Us


 

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.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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