Neonatologist (Per Diem)

Neonatologist (Per Diem)

San Jose, CaliforniaPosted 24d agoattending physician
$170/hrPay listed on source · unverified
NeonatologyPer diemAlternative shift available: Inhouse Day Shift 8am - 5pm; ability to offer blocks on consecutive dates (4-7 day stretches) · 24 hour inhouse coverage

Overview

Location
San Jose, California
Schedule
Alternative shift available: Inhouse Day Shift 8am - 5pm; ability to offer blocks on consecutive dates (4-7 day stretches) · 24 hour inhouse coverage
Source-listed pay
$170/hr

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Hospital-based neonatology practice · Good Samaritan Hospital

Role summary

This is a per diem Neonatologist position providing 24 hour inhouse coverage in a Level III b NICU with an average daily census of 17-20 patients at Good Samaritan Hospital. Compensation is $170 per hour on a W-2 basis with malpractice and travel expenses covered but no PTO or holiday pay.

What the posting highlights

  • 24 hour inhouse coverage, per diem
  • Care setting: Inpatient Level III b NICU coverage
  • Patient population: Neonates in Level III b NICU

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$370k–$390k · $380k median
$368kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$392k

Physician-reported range shown. The employer's posted pay isn't annual, so it isn't drawn on this annual scale.

The source lists this pay, but SalaryDr has not yet verified it against an official employer posting.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$170/hr
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
tice insurance for this W-2 per diem position. Compensation: The pay for this position is $170.00/hour *Our benefits include for Per Diem members: Employee Assistance PTO: Per diem team member
Observed
3 wk ago
Compensation model
Hourly rate of $170.00 per hour with coverage of travel expenses and malpractice insurance; W-2 per diem position

Benefits named in the posting

  • Malpractice insurance covered
  • Travel expenses covered (round trip flight, rental car or mileage and lodging)
  • Employee Assistance Program
Next steps

Employer

Pediatrix Medical Group

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EHR
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-based neonatology practice
Facility type
Good Samaritan Hospital
Trauma level
Level III b NICU
Patient population
Neonates in Level III b NICU
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
California
Per diem
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-based neonatology practice

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $170 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Alternative shift available: Inhouse Day Shift 8am - 5pm; ability to offer blocks on consecutive dates (4-7 day stretches)
Call burden
24 hour inhouse coverage
Shift type
Inhouse day and night shifts
Patient volume
Average daily census 17-20 patients
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient Level III b NICU coverage
Coverage model
24 hour inhouse coverage, per diem

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
3 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

** Seeking Per Diem Providers ** for our Neonatology practice at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA 24 hour Inhouse coverage Alternative Shift Available: Inhouse Day Shift 8am - 5pm Coverage in Level III b NICU; ADC is 17-20 patients Ability to offer blocks on consecutive dates (ie 4-7 day stretches if preferred) Availability for open shifts as soon as Feb 2026 - Ongoing Must be a Board Certified Neonatologist Must have Active CA license Minimum of 1 Years' Experience Preferred Candidates Reside in CA Pediatrix does cover your travel expenses (round trip flight/rental car or mileage and lodging) for those who reside outside a commutable distance from the practice. We also cover your malpractice insurance for this W-2 per diem position. Compensation: The pay for this position is $170.00/hour *Our benefits include for Per Diem members Employee Assistance PTO: Per diem team members are not eligible for PTO Holidays: Per Diem team members are not eligible for company holidays. Other compensation: Per Diem team members are not eligible for other compensation. 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.