Neonatologist

NICU Excellence + Collegial Team + Home Call – Discover Your Next Career Move

Pediatrix Medical Group, in partnership with Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital (RWCH), is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Neonatologist to join our growing team in Alexandria, Louisiana.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a true work-life balance with a 7-on/7-off schedule and 24/7 in-house Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) coverage.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• 34-bed, Level III NICU – diverse acuity and case variety
• Collaborative 2 Neonatologist / 4 NNP model
• NNPs in-house 24 hours a day
• Home call for Neonatologists after rounds
• 1,500–2,000 deliveries annually
• Newborn nursery rounds
• NNP-led transport team (physician covers in-house during transports)

You’ll be part of a collegial, evidence-based team focused on quality-driven protocols and continuous improvement in neonatal care.

About the Facility:

Located within Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital:

• Central Louisiana’s largest and most advanced NICU
• The region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• A 19-bed pediatric unit, 29-bed well-baby nursery, and 26-bed OB/post-partum unit

RWCH is a cornerstone of pediatric and neonatal care in the region, offering cutting-edge facilities and a supportive environment for clinicians.

Discover Alexandria, LA:

Nestled in the heart of Central Louisiana, Alexandria offers:

• A vibrant mix of arts, culture, and recreation
• Affordable living with big-city amenities in a small-town atmosphere
• Easy access via Interstate 49
• The scenic Alexandria Riverfront Center for events and entertainment

• BC Pediatrics
• BE/BC Neonatology

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

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents: 

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 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.