Overview:
Live the Beach Life: Neonatologist Position in Florida’s Hidden East Coast Gem
Responsibilities:
Pediatrix® Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Neonatologist to join our established practice at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, FL—a vibrant coastal town recognized as one of America’s best small-town main streets.
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Level III NICU with 20 beds—the largest in the region
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1,300+ annual deliveries with a daily census of 14
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24/7 in-house Neonatal Nurse Practitioner coverage
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Renovated & expanded NICU (2023) featuring:
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20 spacious bed spaces including 2 isolation rooms
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State-of-the-art equipment & centralized workspaces
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In-unit overnight sleep suite for neonatologists
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Advanced ventilation options: HFOV, HFJV, NAVA, SIMV, CPAP, HFNC, and iNO
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Dedicated NNP PICC team
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On-site pediatric subspecialties: surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, anesthesia
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Full telehealth subspecialty support
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24-hour neonatal transport system with nurse, RT, and NNP support
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435-bed acute care facility
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Home to the region’s only Level III NICU
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Recognized Stroke Center and Level II Trauma Center
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Part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the state’s leading healthcare provider
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Charming small coastal town with ~47,000 residents
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Warm climate year-round (60–90°F)
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Beautiful beaches & outdoor recreation (boating, fishing, kayaking)
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Easy two hour drive to larger metropolitan areas of South Florida and Orlando
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Affordable cost of living
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Rich cultural scene: museums, galleries, and spring training home of the New York Mets
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Diverse, inclusive, and growing community
Qualifications:
Board Eligible / Board Certified Neonatologist
Benefits and Compensation:
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.
Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:
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Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Progyny Fertility Benefits
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Livongo Diabetes Management
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Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
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Smart Shopper
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401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount*
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Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
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Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
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Employee Optional Life and AD&D
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Short & Long Term Disability
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Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
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Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
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Parental Leave Benefit
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Sick Pay Bank
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
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Group Aflac Policies
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Identity Theft Protection
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Employee Charitable Fund
- Care.com
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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
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.
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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.