Neonatologist (Per Diem) Naples, FL

NeonatologyIncludes callPer Diem

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Job Description

Outstanding BC/BE Neonatologist Opportunity in Florida’s Collier County

Nicklaus Children's Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the health system’s physician-led multispecialty group practice, have a Per Diem opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible (BC/BE) fellowship-trained neonatologist with a minimum of three years of experience (preferred) for a 19-bed Level II NICU located on Florida’s Gulf Coast in Collier County.

About the Division of Neonatology

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a comprehensive perinatal and neonatal program for babies in a Level II NICU that is currently transitioning to a Level III NICU to better support the growing needs of the Naples community.

This role presents a unique opportunity for a motivated candidate to build and expand the NICU. Applicants should possess a passion for advocacy and improving care for all children.

The BC/BE neonatologist will be responsible for attending deliveries, providing prenatal consultations to high-risk babies, resuscitating and stabilizing newborns in the delivery room, as well as providing leadership, oversight and supervision in the Level II nursery.

Candidates should be proficient in newborn resuscitation, including neonatal intubation, umbilical line placement and peripheral cannulation, lumbar punctures, etc. The unit is staffed around-the-clock by advanced practice providers employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists. Neonatologists round during the day and provide on-call coverage from home.

About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s (formerly Miami Children’s) Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation.

In addition to its 325-bed hospital, Nicklaus has a growing network of 10+ regional urgent care centers across five counties and a network of physician practice locations throughout South Florida.

It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Fortune magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care,” Becker’s “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” Newsweek’s “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” and People magazine’s “50 Companies That Care.”

The position affords the ability to join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.

Nicklaus Children's is consecutively ranked among the best in the nation for Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. It was the first neonatology program of its kind in South Florida and receives referrals of the most critically ill neonates from hospitals throughout Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Level II NICU is part of the NCPS Section of Neonatology and the neonatologists will have access to the educational and professional development resources of Nicklaus Children’s Health System.

The unit adheres to policies, procedures, training, and competencies shared through the collaboration with Nicklaus Children's.

Academic Affiliation

Employed staff benefit from affiliations with our educational partner, Florida International University (FIU). This position includes an appointment to the Faculty of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

Discover Naples, Florida

Collier County is located on the Southwest Coast of Florida with easy access to Southwest Florida International Airport. Enjoy warm weather year-round, outdoor activities, beautiful beaches and cultural events. Naples, Florida is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Joyce Berger, Senior Physician Recruiter at joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189. You may also apply online at careers.nicklaushealth.org. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

Qualified Candidates May Apply Online or Contact

Joyce Berger, Senior Physician Recruiter joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-501-6189

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Competitive Compensation provided.

Key Responsibilities

The neonatologist will attend deliveries, perform neonatal resuscitation, and provide prenatal consultations for high-risk infants. They are also responsible for providing leadership and clinical oversight within the Level II NICU.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in neonatology and fellowship-trained. A minimum of three years of experience is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Prenatal consultationPatient stabilizationClinical leadershipPerinatal care

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 62% have no call, 48% 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 score2.4 / 10 · above average in neonatologyranked against 81 Neonatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Florida1,520 active22,472 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 62% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Neonatology listings64 in the last 30 days54 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (81 Neonatology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
70%
Relocation assistance
35%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.4
Better work-life than 70% of Neonatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 81 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional development resources
Academic appointment

Living in Naples

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$607k
Typical market rent
$2,602/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Naples-Marco Island, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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