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United Health Services
Johnson City, New York

Neonatologist

NeonatologyNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$383k-$403k

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Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Overview

To meet the growing needs of the region and provide seamless, high-quality neonatal care, we are seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Neonatologist to join our expanding team.

Our hospital features a Level III NICU staffed 24 hours a day by dedicated neonatologists, neonatal advanced practice providers (APPs/PAs), and highly skilled neonatal nurses. We welcome physicians seeking mentorship, professional growth, and a long-term career home within a thriving, patient-centered practice.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit

UHS Perinatal Center

Primary Work Shift

Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation Range

$0.00 - $0.00 per hour, depending on experience

United Health Services Hospitals employs more than 7,000 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services Hospitals trains over 100 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.

As a community-based system, the values that guide decision-making and behavior should reflect the culture of its communities and what they expect from their healthcare system. These values place special demands on all who are part of United Health Services Hospitals.

Accepts J1 Visa and H1B Visa. Salary range is $403,433 to $383,261, plus quality and production bonuses.

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at uhsinc.com.

Key Responsibilities

The neonatologist will provide high-quality neonatal care within a Level III NICU setting. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of APPs, nurses, and other physicians to ensure patient-centered outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neonatology. The role requires a commitment to professional growth and participation in a teaching hospital environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical practicePatient-centered careNeonatal intensive carePerinatal careMedical teaching

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 58% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in neonatologyranked against 85 Neonatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$383k–$403kPhysician median $213k (middle half $200k–$251k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$365k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neonatology listings in New York5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in New York1,186 active22,585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 58% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew York physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Neonatology listings57 in the last 30 days54 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (85 Neonatology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New York figures use all physicians: too few New York Neonatology postings state pay.

Top Neonatology Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 11 employers
10
<$265k
2
$265k-290k
5
$290k-315k
2
$325k
2
$340k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

Pediatrician - Reliant Medical Group

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$204k-$346k
#3

Pediatrician (Part-Time)

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.1
Better work-life than 90% of Neonatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 85 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About United Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Binghamton, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Flexible spending accounts
PTO accrual from day one
Wellness rewards up to $400/year
24/7 EAP counseling
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons

Living in Johnson City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,338/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.