Perm - Physician - Neonatology Macon, GA

Neonatologist - Level III NICU - Macon, GA

Why Apply?
Join a highly respected Level III NICU in beautiful Macon, GA, offering an excellent work-life balance, modern facilities, and a collaborative team environment. Enjoy competitive pay, substantial sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to work with advanced neonatal therapies—ideal for dedicated neonatal specialists seeking growth and impact.

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Quick Facts

• Location: Macon, GA (888 Pine Street)
• Start Date: 05/15/2026
• End Date/Duration: Permanent, full-time
• Shift: Rounding & shared call schedule (details based on unit needs)
• Hours/week: Full-time hours as scheduled
• Employment Type: W-2, Direct Hire
• License/Certs: Valid medical license in Georgia (or eligible), Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Experience: Proven neonatal intensive care experience preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00 (pay package discussed upon application)
• Benefits include:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Substantial sign-on bonus
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
  • HSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan & Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Paid sick leave, licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements
  • Academic appointment with Mercer University School of Medicine
  • Supportive, physician-led environment

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert neonatal care in a 70-bed Level III NICU at a modern, newly opened facility
• Manage critically ill and premature infants, utilizing advanced therapies including high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, and total body cooling
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including neonatologists, nurse practitioners, pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, and maternal-fetal medicine specialists
• Participate in rounding, shared call, and teaching responsibilities with residents and medical students
• Support quality improvement initiatives & evidence-based neonatal care programs
• Deliver family-centered care to infants across central and south Georgia

What You Need

• Valid medical license in Georgia or eligibility to obtain one
• Board certification or eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Experience in NICU management and advanced neonatal therapies preferred
• Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical skills

About the Assignment
This permanent position involves caring for infants in a state-of-the-art Level III NICU, known for its advanced neonatal care and collaboration. You will work within a supportive, physician-led environment committed to professional growth, education, and high-quality patient outcomes. Located in Macon, GA, just outside Atlanta, this role offers a rewarding blend of clinical excellence and quality of life.

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