Neonatologist - Medical Director
Reported by 7 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Schedule
- Call-from-home physician schedule · 24/7 in-house NNP coverage; call-from-home physician schedule
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $355k – $445k
- Practice
- Hospital-based NICU · Tertiary care hospital
7 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Experienced Board-Certified Neonatologist sought as Medical Director to lead the NICU team at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, a 921-bed tertiary care hospital with a Level III NICU managing 750+ annual admissions and average daily census exceeding 32 infants. The role includes leadership responsibilities, mentoring, and participation in a 15-physician neonatology group supporting four NICUs across five Level I hospitals in the region.
What the posting highlights
- Part of neonatology group of 15 neonatologists providing care across four NICUs and five Level I hospitals; 24/7 in-house NNP coverage
- Care setting: Inpatient NICU care
- Patient population: Neonates requiring critical care; regional referrals
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $355k – $445k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 7 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Many locations offering sign-on bonuses
Benefits named in the posting
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Life and Disability insurance
- Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Some benefits at no cost; others with employee cost share
- Voluntary plans available
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 7 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Pediatrix Medical Group
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based NICU
- Facility type
- Tertiary care hospital
- Beds
- 921
- Trauma level
- Level III NICU
- Patient population
- Neonates requiring critical care; regional referrals
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Call-from-home physician schedule
- Call burden
- 24/7 in-house NNP coverage; call-from-home physician schedule
- Patient volume
- More than 750 NICU admissions annually; approximately 4,500 deliveries annually
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient NICU care
- Coverage model
- Part of neonatology group of 15 neonatologists providing care across four NICUs and five Level I hospitals; 24/7 in-house NNP coverage
- Admin burden
- Medical Director leadership role with emphasis on team development, program growth, and quality/safety initiatives
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- today
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 72%
Full description
Lead. Inspire. Make a Lasting Impact. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Our growing neonatal practice is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Neonatologist to serve as Medical Director and lead an outstanding NICU team at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. If you are a collaborative physician leader with a passion for providing exceptional neonatal care, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a thriving NICU program while making a meaningful difference in the lives of infants and families. We are seeking a physician leader who Is Board Certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Has a passion for clinical excellence and team development Enjoys mentoring and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Is committed to advancing quality, patient safety, and family-centered care Brings strong leadership experience and a vision for continued program growth Practice Highlights The Forsyth Winston Salem practice is a Level III NICU providing comprehensive critical care services for the region's most vulnerable newborns More than 750 NICU admissions annually with an average daily census (ADC) exceeding 32 infants Approximately 4,500 deliveries annually Dedicated neonatal transport team Advanced NICU services include: Bubble CPAP High-frequency ventilation Inhaled nitric oxide therapy Therapeutic hypothermia (cooling) Dedicated neonatal transport team Family-centered care model Call-from-home physician schedule 24/7 in-house Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) coverage **Novant Forsyth practice is part of a well-established neonatology group of 15 neonatologists providing care across four NICUs and five Level I hospitals throughout the region About the Hospital Forsyth Medical Center , a 921-bed tertiary care hospital and the largest facility within the Novant Health system, is recognized for delivering state-of-the-art healthcare supported by advanced technology, innovative treatment options, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. The hospital is committed to clinical excellence and compassionate patient care. Why Winston-Salem? Known as the "City of Arts and Innovation," Winston-Salem offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect blend of cultural richness, educational excellence, and outdoor recreation. Community Highlights Fifth-largest city in North Carolina Conveniently located: 84 miles southwest of Charlotte 110 miles east of Raleigh Home to six colleges and universities, including: Wake Forest University Winston-Salem State University Salem College , the nation's longest continuously operating women's college Thriving arts and cultural scene featuring: Museums Art galleries Historic attractions Unique shopping and dining experiences More than 3,500 acres of parks and recreational space Excellent opportunities for hiking, running, cycling, and enjoying the outdoors year-round Board Certified 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. TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. 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. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. 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 investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers . 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.