Neonatologist - Medical Director

Physician - Leadership

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Position Type : Full Time

Lead a Respected Neonatology Team at a Nationally Recognized Hospital!

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center - Athens, Georgia. A 427-bed regional referral center serving a 17-county area in northeast Georgia.

We are seeking an experienced neonatologist medical director with outstanding clinical skills and a passion for neonatal care to join our highly respected team

Provide oversight of the practice and will work closely with hospital administration, as well as our regional management team

Provide growth and mentor-ship to other physicians; taking on leadership roles within the hospital and community

Nationally Recognized Facility

~ Named a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.News & World Report!

Advanced Level III NICU

~20 NICU beds with 6 additional overflow beds

~ 24 / 7 coverage by experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners

~ On-site pediatric subspecialties : Infectious Disease, Neurology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Ophthalmology

~ Access to adult specialties including Urology, ENT, and Dermatology

~ Additional support from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) consultants

Daytime rounding with home call at night

Living and working in Athens, Georgia offers a unique blend of professional opportunity, cultural richness, and quality of life?especially for healthcare professionals. Thriving Healthcare Ecosystem

Athens is a regional healthcare hub , home to two major hospitals? Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's Health Care System .

The city supports a growing medical research and education community , including the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership and UGA's Colleges of Public Health and Veterinary Medicine .

Opportunities abound for collaboration in life sciences, genetics, and therapeutic research , making it ideal for professionals interested in innovation and academic partnerships.

The university also contributes to a diverse and educated population , fostering a progressive and intellectually stimulating environment.

Compared to larger cities like Atlanta, Athens offers lower housing costs and overall affordability .

This makes it easier for professionals to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without the financial pressures of big-city living.

Quality of Life & Outdoor Recreation Athens boasts mild winters , beautiful parks, and access to rivers and trails?perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

~ The city is also known for its eco-conscious initiatives and strong sense of community.

M. and the B-52s), a walkable historic downtown, and a wide array of restaurants, breweries, and local shops.

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, high-quality environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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. 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. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

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 inves