Physician (MD / DO) - Neonatal - $240,000 to $375,000 per year in California

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Pay Information

$240,000 to $375,000 per year

About The Position

Are you a skilled and compassionate Neonatologist seeking to make a meaningful impact in a top-tier Regional Level IV NICU? Join an award-winning hospital in sunny Long Beach, California , delivering exceptional neonatal care in a collaborative, research-forward, and family-centered environment. Work alongside renowned pediatric subspecialists and academic institutions in one of the most respected NICUs in the Western U.S.

This is a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for clinical leadership, advanced procedures, and teaching in a setting that values professional growth and innovation.

🏥 Position Highlights :

Location : Long Beach, CA

Setting : Regional Level IV NICU

Daily Census : ~55 patients

Annual Admissions : ~1,400

Schedule : Varied shifts including day and possible night / weekend rotation

Collaborations : Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Neonatal Surgery, and more

Services Include : Whole-body cooling

iNO therapy

Small Baby Unit

Maternal / neonatal transport

Palliative care

Telemedicine

Academic Affiliations : University of California Irvine & Children’s Hospital of Orange County

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Job Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years) in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – Required

California Medical License or eligibility to obtain – Required

Experience in NICU practice – Required (list years of experience)

Clean malpractice and license history – Highly Preferred

Willingness to relocate or currently local – Required

Visa sponsorship (J1 / H1B) : Not accepted

Locums : Not accepted

Benefits

💰 Base Salary : $240,000 – $375,000 (plus bonus potential)

🏥 Insurance :

Medical, Dental, Vision

Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident

Life Insurance & Disability (Short- and Long-Term)

📞 Teladoc services

💼 HSA & FSA options

💸 401K Thrift & Profit-Sharing Plan

👶 8 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

💔 Bereavement Leave

🔐 Identity Theft Protection

🧘‍♀️ Employee Assistance & Perks Program

Benefits apply to full-time employees; eligibility for others may vary

🌟 Why Long Beach?

Live and work in a vibrant coastal city offering the perfect mix of urban energy, beachside serenity, and cultural richness . With easy access to L.A. and Orange County, you’ll enjoy a high quality of life, ideal for professionals and families alike.

📩 Interested in joining a nationally recognized NICU team where your expertise makes a life-changing difference?

Apply now to take the next step in your Neonatology career in one of the most dynamic and rewarding environments in California.

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