Neonatology Physician - Level IV NICU

Neonatology Physician - Level IV NICU
Division of Neonatology

We are seeking a Neonatology Physician to join our Level IV NICU team on a full-time basis in New Brunswick, NJ.

Opportunity Highlights:

  • Provide primary clinical care for all neonates admitted to the Level IV NICU, with daytime coverage and overnight call
  • Attend high-risk deliveries and cesarean sections; consult with high-risk mothers on the obstetric service and with the Pediatric ED
  • Work alongside board-certified neonatologists, NNPs, and PAs
  • Oversee pediatric residents, neonatal fellows, and mid-level providers (NNP, PA, PNP)
  • Teach medical students, pediatric residents, and neonatal fellows
  • Engage in quality improvement initiatives and Vermont Oxford Network participation
  • Competitive compensation with robust incentives

Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Financial: 401(k) with 5% match, 457(b) plan, comprehensive malpractice with tail coverage
  • Non-Profit Status: PSLF eligible
  • Professional Development: $3,000 annual CME allowance, full reimbursement for boards and licensing and dues
  • Time Off: 44 days off plus paid sick leave
  • Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and Rx plans; life, AD&D, and disability coverage
  • Work-Life Support: Backup childcare, family support, well-being rewards, and Employee Assistance Program

About Saint Peter's

Hospital Overview

  • 478-bed, non-profit acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen
    3,600+ healthcare professionals and support staff; 1,000+ doctors and dentists on staff; 23,000+ inpatients and 245,000+ outpatients treated annually
  • One of New Jersey's busiest and most diverse health systems
  • Recipient of continued Magnet designation for nursing excellence

Location

  • Historic New Brunswick, NJ - surrounded by welcoming communities, homes, and excellent schools
  • 45 minutes to New York City by train, 45 minutes to the Jersey Shore, about an hour to Philadelphia

The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's

  • State-designated acute care children's hospital offering full-spectrum pediatric specialty services from newborn through young adulthood
  • Home to one of the largest, most advanced NICUs in the country - a 54-bed Level IV unit staffed by the region's top neonatologists and pediatric intensivists
  • State-designated Regional Perinatal Center, renowned for high-risk maternity and neonatal care
  • Newly designed pediatric ER with 23,000+ annual visits, plus full medical and surgical pediatric subspecialty care
  • Dedicated epilepsy monitoring unit and a 14-bed pediatric ICU with step-down capability
  • Home to three Centers of Excellence: Regional Craniofacial Center, Regional Metabolic Center, and Regional Child Protection Center


Requirements:
• Board certification or eligibility from the appropriate specialty or subspecialty board
• A Medical degree and the successful completion of ACGME or AOA Residency and Fellowship
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
• MD or DO license in the State of New Jersey
• CDS and DEA license required

Full-time compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from 175,000 - 750,000 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, years of experience, academic and administrative appointment, and pre-established metrics on productivity/patient engagement/quality. The compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.