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Pediatrix
Syracuse, New York

Neonatologist

NeonatologyFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Neonatologist in Syracuse
  • Best Places to live in New York State

Responsibilities

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Board Eligible/Board-Certified Neonatologist to join our well-established neonatal practice in Syracuse, NY. Work alongside a collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and specialized nursing staff while providing care across two well-supported hospitals in Central New York.

  • Practice Highlights
  • St. Joseph’s Health
  • Regional referral center and home to Central New York’s first Level III NICU.
  • 14-bed Level III NICU
  • Approximately 300 NICU admissions annually
  • Nearly 1,900 deliveries per year
  • Care for infants 1,000 grams and above
  • Active teaching opportunities with residents, medical students, and PA/NNP learners
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment

Upstate Community Hospital

  • Part of the SUNY Upstate Medical University system, offering a family-centered birth experience and academic collaboration.
  • Approximately 1,000 deliveries annually
  • Care for 98% of well newborns
  • Management of infants 34+ weeks gestation
  • 24/7 in-house APP coverage
  • Strong collaboration with OB, anesthesia, and nursing teams

Why Syracuse?

Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with metropolitan amenities, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

  • Gateway to the Finger Lakes, Adirondacks, Erie Canal, and Lake Placid
  • Four-season recreation including skiing, hiking, boating, and cycling
  • Vibrant arts, culture, and entertainment scene
  • More than 50 parks and 40 golf courses
  • Home to Syracuse University and other top educational institutions
  • Family-friendly community with a low cost of living

Join Us

This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding career with strong clinical support, teaching opportunities, and an exceptional work-life balance in one of Central New York’s most desirable communities.

Qualifications

Board Eligible/Certified Neonatologist

Benefits and Compensation

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

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.

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

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient ManagementNICU CareEvidence-based MedicineCommunication

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 22% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Neonatology Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

8
<$275k
4
$275k-315k
4
$315k-355k
1
$390k
1
$396k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
25% this job
Sign-on bonus
20% this job

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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 74 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Syracuse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k
Typical market rent
$1,541/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Syracuse, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pediatrix

Hospitals and Health Care
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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life, Disability
Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSAs
401k plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Sign-on bonuses available
Relocation assistance