Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director

Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director

Topeka, KansasPosted 28d agoattending physician
~$395,000SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 6 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

NeonatologyFull-timeManageable schedule with over 15 days off per month · Combination of in-house 24-hour shifts and in-house/from home call

Overview

Location
Topeka, Kansas
Schedule
Manageable schedule with over 15 days off per month · Combination of in-house 24-hour shifts and in-house/from home call
SalaryDr Signal range
$335k – $405k

6 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital-based NICU within Stormont Vail Medical Center · Hospital

Role summary

This is a leadership Neonatologist role serving as Medical Director at a Level III, 36-bed NICU in Topeka, Kansas with a $35,000 annual stipend, a guaranteed first-year bonus, and additional year-end bonus eligibility. The position offers a manageable schedule with over 15 days off monthly, a supportive team including NNP coverage, and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement and health plans.

What the posting highlights

  • NNP coverage at Stormont supports service coverage
  • Care setting: Primarily inpatient NICU care in a Level III, 36-bed NICU
  • Patient population: Neonates requiring Level III NICU care, including complex respiratory and neuroprotective therapies
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$335k–$405k · $395k median
$327kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$413k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$335k – $405k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
6 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
First-year guaranteed bonus paid monthly and eligibility for year-end annual bonus · Guaranteed first-year bonus paid monthly; year-end bonus amount not specified

Benefits named in the posting

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
Physician-reported total comp$335k–$405k · $395k median
$327kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$413k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 6 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Pediatrix Medical Group

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EHR
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-based NICU within Stormont Vail Medical Center
Facility type
Hospital
Beds
36
Patient population
Neonates requiring Level III NICU care, including complex respiratory and neuroprotective therapies
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Kansas
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-based NICU within Stormont Vail Medical Center

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Manageable schedule with over 15 days off per month
Call burden
Combination of in-house 24-hour shifts and in-house/from home call
Shift type
In-house 24-hour shifts and in-house/from home call
Patient volume
Average daily census of 25 in NICU
Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily inpatient NICU care in a Level III, 36-bed NICU
Coverage model
NNP coverage at Stormont supports service coverage
Admin burden
Administrative and strategic leadership duties as Medical Director including recruitment, team development, quality initiatives, program development, business and operational oversight, and community/regional representation
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Leadership Position with a Premier Neonatology Team Near Kansas City Serve as Medical Director for the Topeka NICU at Stormont Vail Medical Center . This role comes with a $35,000 annual leadership stipend and provides the chance to guide a vital regional program serving rural families across Kansas. The Medical Director will maintain a full complement of core Neonatology clinical duties while also providing administrative and strategic leadership to support the growth and stability of the practice. Recruitment & team development Quality initiatives and program development Business and operational oversight Community and regional representation About the Practice Join a well‑established team serving Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas . This is an opportunity to practice high‑quality, evidence‑based neonatology in a setting designed for both clinical excellence and work‑life balance. High‑Acuity Practice With the Tools You Need Work in a Level III, 36‑bed NICU equipped to deliver advanced neonatal care, including: High‑Frequency Ventilation - manage complex respiratory cases with confidence Inhaled Nitric Oxide - support infants with pulmonary hypertension Total Body Cooling - provide neuroprotective therapy for HIE aEEG - enhance neurological monitoring and decision‑making Average Daily Census of 25 at Stormont Pediatric subspecialty support including cardiology, neurology general surgery, and endocrinology. Manageable Schedule With Strong Infrastructure Combination in-house 24 hour shifts and in-house/from home call that allows for schedule predictability and more time off! Over 15 days off per month NNP coverage at Stormont ensures smooth operations and support Collegial, Private Practice Feel Join a tenured staff of neonatologists in our 5 neonatologists and NNPs Close-knit team culture: Community oriented setting with a private practice feel, yet backed by robust hospital resources. Regional partners with our Topeka About Topeka The city of Topeka is located between two major university towns and is approximately one hour away from Kansas City. It is a vibrant capital city with friendly people , an affordable cost of living that is eight to ten percent below the average. Topeka also provides high-quality health care services, and access to exemplary university and technical education programs. Come and join a comfortable lifestyle that supports both professional focus and personal well‑being. BC/BE Neonatologist Join a highly profitable practice with healthy bonus incentives Annual salary increases First-year guaranteed bonus paid out in monthly installments. Year-end annual bonus eligibility Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, paid licensing fees 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.