Pediatric Hospitalist (Neonatal Care) - Phoenix, AZ

Pediatric Hospitalist (Neonatal Care) – Phoenix, AZ Overview & Highlights Location: Phoenix, Arizona Practice Setting: Coverage across two hospital facilities supporting Level II NICUs and well-baby nurseries Schedule: Full-time based on 2,080 hours annually , with part-time opportunities available (minimum 0.5 FTE) Compensation: Competitive compensation (discussed during the interview process) Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, CME allowance, cell phone allowance, employer-paid licenses and DEA, malpractice coverage, and additional employer-sponsored benefits Sign-On / Relocation Bonus: Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available Location & Logistics Work Environment: Two hospital campuses providing inpatient newborn care within Level II NICUs and well-baby nurseries Coverage Model: Hospital-based Pediatric Hospitalist coverage caring for newborns requiring Level II neonatal services as well as healthy newborns in the nursery Schedule: Flexible full-time schedule totaling 2,080 annual hours, with part-time opportunities available for physicians seeking a minimum 0.5 FTE commitment Call Expectations: In-house hospital coverage designed to support continuity of care while promoting work-life balance About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life Join a collaborative pediatric hospital medicine team providing comprehensive inpatient care for newborns across two Phoenix-area hospital campuses.

As a Pediatric Hospitalist (Neonatal Care) , you'll care for infants in Level II NICUs and well-baby nurseries, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care from birth through discharge. Working alongside pediatric specialists, nursing teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll evaluate newborns, manage common neonatal conditions, stabilize infants requiring higher levels of care, and coordinate transfers when appropriate.

You'll also partner closely with families, providing education, guidance, and compassionate support throughout each infant's hospital stay. Beyond direct patient care, you'll contribute to quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and collaborative care processes that enhance outcomes for newborns and their families. Why This Role Stands Out Coverage across two established hospital facilities Practice in both Level II NICUs and well-baby nurseries Flexible full-time schedule with part-time opportunities available Recent residency graduates are encouraged to apply once board certified Collaborative multidisciplinary care environment Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, CME allowance, employer-paid licenses and DEA, malpractice coverage, and cell phone allowance What We're Looking For Collaborative pediatric hospitalist who enjoys caring for hospitalized newborns Commitment to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient outcomes Excellent communication and family-centered care skills Strong clinical judgment in newborn medicine Passion for teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration Dedication to delivering compassionate inpatient neonatal care Job Duties & Responsibilities Provide comprehensive inpatient care for newborns in Level II NICUs and well-baby nurseries Evaluate, diagnose, and manage common neonatal conditions Stabilize newborns requiring higher levels of care and coordinate transfers when appropriate Perform newborn admissions, daily management, and discharge planning Collaborate with nursing staff, pediatric specialists, obstetric providers, respiratory therapists, and ancillary teams Educate families regarding newborn health, feeding, discharge planning, and follow-up care Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Promote evidence-based clinical practice while delivering compassionate, family-centered care Required Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredite