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Pediatrix
Alexandria, Louisiana

Neonatologist (Per Diem)

NeonatologyIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Per Diem

Neonatologist Opportunity Availabile in Alexandria, LA - Apply Now!

Responsibilities

Pediatrix Medical Group, in partnership with Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital (RWCH), is seeking dedicated and compassionate Neonatologists to join our growing team in Alexandria, Louisiana on a per diem basis.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a true work-life balance with full time providers on a 7-on/7-off schedule and 24/7 in-house Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) coverage.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • 34-bed, Level III NICU – diverse acuity and case variety
  • Collaborative 2 Neonatologist / 4 NNP model
  • NNPs in-house 24 hours a day
  • Home call for Neonatologists after rounds
  • 1,500–2,000 deliveries annually
  • Newborn nursery rounds
  • NNP-led transport team (physician covers in-house during transports)

You’ll be part of a collegial, evidence-based team focused on quality-driven protocols and continuous improvement in neonatal care.

About the Facility

Located Within Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital

  • Central Louisiana’s largest and most advanced NICU
  • The region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
  • A 19-bed pediatric unit, 29-bed well-baby nursery, and 26-bed OB/post-partum unit

RWCH is a cornerstone of pediatric and neonatal care in the region, offering cutting-edge facilities and a supportive environment for clinicians.

Discover Alexandria, LA

  • Nestled in the heart of Central Louisiana, Alexandria offers:
  • A vibrant mix of arts, culture, and recreation
  • Affordable living with big-city amenities in a small-town atmosphere
  • Easy access via Interstate 49
  • The scenic Alexandria Riverfront Center for events and entertainment

Qualifications

  • Active LA license or IMLC license preferred
  • Board Certification in Neonatology required
  • A minimum of 1-year post-fellowship clinical experience required
  • Recent Neonatologist experience required (within the past 12 months)

Benefits and Compensation

Pediatrix does cover your travel expenses (round trip flight/rental car or mileage and lodging) for those who reside outside a commutable distance from the practice.

We also cover your malpractice insurance for this W-2 per diem position.

Our Benefits Include for Per Diem Members

  • Employee Assistance
  • PTO: Per diem team members are not eligible for PTO
  • Holidays: Per Diem team members are not eligible for company holidays.
  • Other compensation: Per Diem team members are not eligible for other compensation.

This job posting will remain open, and we will continue to accept applications until an offer has been extended and accepted.

About Us

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: pediatrix.com.

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
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

NICU ManagementClinical Evidence-Based PracticePatient Care

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 70% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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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 77 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$167k
Typical market rent
$1,120/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.7
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Alexandria, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pediatrix

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Travel expenses covered
Malpractice insurance
Employee Assistance Program