Neonatologist Physician
Reported by 11 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Schedule
- Full-time, on-site coverage 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Equitable call rotation with on-site coverage 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and nurse practitioner coverage 2 p.m. – 8 a.m. with physician call-in (30-minute response time)
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $375k – $418k
- Practice
- Hospital-based Women & Newborn Center · Hospital
11 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This full-time neonatologist position at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, AZ offers a role in a Level II NICU with plans for Level III designation, supported by Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and a nursing team, with on-site physician coverage during the day and night call with a 30-minute response time. The hospital is a 486-bed facility and provides competitive compensation and benefits.
What the posting highlights
- On-site physician coverage 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner coverage 2 p.m. – 8 a.m. with physician call-in (30-minute response time)
- Care setting: Level II NICU with plans to advance to Level III designation
- Patient population: Neonates in NICU
- APP collaboration or supervision 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
- $375k – $418k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 11 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 11 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Tenet Healthcare
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based Women & Newborn Center
- Facility type
- Hospital
- Beds
- 486
- Trauma level
- Level II NICU with plans to advance to Level III designation
- Patient population
- Neonates in NICU
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Schedule
- full-time, on-site coverage 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Call burden
- equitable call rotation with on-site coverage 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and nurse practitioner coverage 2 p.m. – 8 a.m. with physician call-in (30-minute response time)
- Patient volume
- average daily census of 5
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Level II NICU with plans to advance to Level III designation
- Coverage model
- on-site physician coverage 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner coverage 2 p.m. – 8 a.m. with physician call-in (30-minute response time)
- FTE
- 1
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital — a 486-bed facility and cornerstone of the Carondelet Health Network — is seeking a Neonatologist to join its expanding Women & Newborn Center in Tucson, Arizona. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the trajectory of a growing Level II NICU with a clear path toward Level III designation. You'll practice within a collegial, mission-driven environment backed by experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and a dedicated nursing team committed to family-centered care. If you're looking for a role where your clinical leadership will directly influence the future of newborn medicine in Southern Arizona, this is it.
Position Highlights- Neonatology position at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, part of the Carondelet Health Network
- Enhanced Sign-On Bonus
- Per Diem travelers considered
- Level II NICU with plans to advance to Level III designation
- Average daily census of 5
- On-site physician coverage 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; NNP coverage 2 p.m. – 8 a.m. with physician call-in (30-minute response time)
- Full-time schedule with equitable call rotation
- Supported by hospital-based Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and a dedicated NICU nursing team
- Practice within a modern Women & Newborn Center featuring spacious birthing suites, midwife-assisted deliveries, and couplet care
- Competitive compensation
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
- M.D. or D.O. degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology
- Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain
Tucson delivers an exceptional quality of life with over 350 days of sunshine a year, dramatic Sonoran Desert scenery, and easy access to mountain trails, national parks, and outdoor adventure at every turn. The city's cost of living remains well below the national average, making it an attractive destination for physicians looking to stretch their earnings without sacrificing lifestyle. A thriving arts district, James Beard–recognized culinary scene, and the cultural energy of the University of Arizona give Tucson a depth and vibrancy that surprises most newcomers. With top-rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a genuine sense of community, Tucson is a place where physicians put down roots — and stay.