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Pediatrix
Athens, Georgia

Neonatologist

NeonatologyIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Award winning Hospital!
  • Respected Neonatology practice!
  • Per Diem opportunity for an Experienced, Board Certified Neonatologist in Athens (GA)!

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, board certified neonatologist, with exceptional clinical skills, to provide per diem coverage at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

  • 20 NICU beds with 6 overflow beds.
  • Daily census averages 16-19 with over 300 annual admissions.
  • Level-III NICU that is dedicated to taking care of high acuity babies.
  • 24 hours round plus call - can cover 7 days in a row (schedule permitting)
  • Experienced team of NNPs.

Sub-specialties such as pediatric ID, neurology, cardiology, pulmonary and ophthalmology are all on site. We have access to adult urology, ENT and dermatology, if needed, on site. Remainder of our consultants are at CHOA in Atlanta.

2015 Women’s Choice award as America’s Best Hospital for patient safety, obstetrics, orthopedics, heart care and overall patient experience.

Located in the northeastern region of Georgia, Athens, is an unquestionably southern city immersed in vivacious college culture. While the spirited city is most known for the University of Georgia, the state’s largest public research university and the birthplace of public higher education in America, it’s also home to a thriving music scene, award-winning restaurants and a host of other attractions.

Qualifications

  • Board Certification in Neonatology with recent experience required
  • Active GA license or IMLC required

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits for Full Time Employee and Qualified Dependents

  • Health Insurance including prescription drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term disability options
  • Advanced and continuing education
  • Leadership training and advancement opportunities
  • Professional liability insurance**
  • Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing
  • Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
  • 401k with company match**
  • Long Term Care (LTC)
  • Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
  • Identity Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*These benefits are for full time employees, employees in other types of employment classifications may be eligible for some of these benefits.

About Us

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services.

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.

Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics.

The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states.

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Pediatrix Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

NICU careHigh acuity careMedical consultation

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Neonatology Jobs

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
41% this job
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Relocation assistance
24% this job
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Neonatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 67 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Athens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$330k
Typical market rent
$1,607/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Athens-Clarke County, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Advanced and Continuing Education
Leadership Training
Professional Liability Insurance