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Pediatrix
Wellington, Florida

Neonatologist

NeonatologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Neonatologist in Wellington, Florida - Upscale Enclave of the Palm Beaches

Responsibilities

Are you looking for a rewarding Neonatology career in one of South Florida's most desirable communities? Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Neonatologist to join our well-established practice at Wellington Regional Medical Center in the beautiful Palm Beaches.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a collaborative, high-performing neonatal team while providing advanced care to the region's most vulnerable patients.

Enjoy strong NNP support, academic opportunities, cutting-edge technology, and a highly desirable schedule, all in a community known for its exceptional quality of life.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity Established, collegial team culture Excellent work-life balance with just 7 twenty-four-hour shifts per month Strong, experienced NNP support Opportunities to teach, mentor, and work with medical students Advanced neonatal technology and subspecialty resources Live in one of Florida's most sought-after communities Practice Highlights Level III NICU Excellence

  • 25-bed Level III NICU
  • Approximately 2,500 annual deliveries
  • Average daily NICU census of 20
  • Management of the newborn nursery
  • Neonatologist-attended high-risk deliveries
  • Specialized care for premature infants as young as 22 weeks gestation
  • Strong Team Environment
  • Collaborative team of 4 Neonatologists and 4 NNPs
  • 24/7 in-house coverage model
  • Dedicated transport team
  • Partnership with Nicklaus Children's Hospital for subspecialty and telehealth support
  • Advanced Clinical Resources
  • High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
  • High-frequency jet ventilation
  • Comprehensive neonatal respiratory support capabilities
  • Academic Involvement
  • Opportunities to teach, mentor, and help train future physicians

Meaningful Engagement with Medical Students and Learners

  • About Wellington Regional Medical CenterWellington Regional Medical Center is a respected 235-bed acute care hospital serving western Palm Beach County. Hospital distinctions include:
  • Joint Commission accredited
  • Serving the community since 1986
  • Recipient of the 2025 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional maternal-fetal and neonatal care

Live Where Others VacationLocated in Wellington, just west of Palm Beach, you'll enjoy an unmatched blend of professional satisfaction and personal lifestyle.

South Florida Lifestyle Highlights Minutes from world-famous Atlantic beaches Championship golf courses year-round Wellington is internationally recognized as the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World and a premier polo hub Beautiful master-planned communities in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, and Loxahatchee Vibrant dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment throughout Palm Beach County Convenient access to Palm Beach International Airport Sunshine and outdoor recreation all year long Join Pediatrix Medical GroupIf you're seeking a Neonatology position that offers clinical excellence, a collaborative team environment, academic engagement, and an exceptional South Florida lifestyle, we invite you to explore this outstanding opportunity with Pediatrix Medical Group. Build the career you've worked for while enjoying the lifestyle you've earned.

Qualifications

Board Eligible or Board 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
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

NICU ManagementHigh-risk delivery attendanceClinical teachingMentoringTeam collaborationMaternal-fetal care

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $263k (middle half $225k–$309k)79 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neonatology listings in Florida9 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Florida1,555 active22,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida physician listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Neonatology listings56 in the last 30 days54 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Florida figures use all physicians: too few Florida Neonatology postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Neonatology Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 16 employers
5
<$250k
4
$250k-285k
7
$285k-320k
3
$320k-355k
1
$373k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
68%
Relocation assistance
37% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
26%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Appeals M.D. – Pediatrician Required (Remote)

UnitedHealth Group · Tampa, Florida

$249k-$373k
#2

Pediatrician - Reliant Medical Group

UnitedHealth Group · Auburn, Massachusetts

$204k-$346k
#3

Pediatrician (Part-Time)

$300k-$325k
#4

Pediatrician

$300k-$325k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 82 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pediatrix

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Sign-on bonus (some locations)
Relocation assistance (some locations)
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA

Living in Wellington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$563k
Typical market rent
$3,808/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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