Neonatologist

Neonatologist in Tampa

One of the Fastest Growing Cities in the Nation

Florida- The Sunshine State!

Pediatrix® Medical Group seeks a Neonatologist to join its well-established practice in Tampa, Florida.

• This position will primarily cover the NICUs at St Joseph's North and South Florida Baptist Hospital with the opportunity to rotate to the other hospitals covered by the practice
• Schedule will consist of daytime rounding and evening call from home
• Neonatal coverage by the practice extends to other Baycare locations at:
  • St Joseph's Women's Hospital, a 76-bed Level-IV NICU with over 1000 NICU admissions per year and approximately 5000 births annually
  • Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, a Level-II NICU with 10 beds
  • Mease Countryside in Safety Harbor, a Level-III NICU with 12 beds
  • St. Joseph's South Hospital, a Level-II NICU with 11 beds
• The group provides 24 hour in-house delivery room and newborn coverage at all hospitals
• The neonatologists provide in-house call at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital Level-IV NICU, and a combination of in-house and back-up call from home for the other NICUs with either a Neo or NNP providing night coverage
• A combination of neonatologists and pediatricians provide normal newborn coverage at the hospitals
• The team consists of 16 neonatologists, 5 neonatal hospitalists and 14 NNPs who provide care to patients in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties

About the hospitals

• St Joseph's North Hospital - 7-bed Level II NICU
  • Located just north of Tampa in Lutz
  • Part of the award winning Baycare Health System
  • Named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the US by Fortune/Merative

• South Florida Baptist Hospital - 7-bed Level II NICU
  • Located in Plant City, about 30 miles from Tampa and halfway to Lakeland
  • Part of the Baycare family of health care facilities
  • Brand new facility that opened in Spring 2024

About the area

• Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, Tampa is famous for its beautiful beaches, including Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach and Honeymoon Island
• The sports fanatic's paradise has three professional teams, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football), Tampa Bay Rays (baseball) and Tampa Bay Lightning (hockey)
• A diverse population and rich cultural heritage are reflected in Tampa's museums, galleries and festivals
• Various local and international cuisines, such as Cuban, Italian and seafood, for the food enthusiasts
• Relatively low cost of living compared to other major cities in Florida
• The area offers numerous state and nationally ranked public, private, and religious schools
• Home to the University of South Florida, one of the state's largest universities
• Abundance of year-round outdoor activities, such as golfing, boating, fishing, kayaking and hiking
• A family-friendly city, with numerous parks, playgrounds and family-oriented activities
• Tampa is Florida's third-largest city, with more than 387,000 residents and a metro area population of 2.9 million
• Tampa enjoys warm weather throughout the year, with mild winters averaging 60 F and summers averaging 82 F

BC/BE Neonatologist

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