Physician - Neonatologist Central Ohio Newborn Med
Compensation
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Job Description
This opportunity offers a diverse and rewarding clinical practice caring for premature, critically ill, and healthy newborns across multiple healthcare systems and levels of neonatal care.
Physicians provide comprehensive, family-centered neonatal services in Level IV, Level III, and Level II settings, supported by experienced neonatal nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and multidisciplinary care teams.
This position is ideal for neonatologists seeking a predominantly clinical role with a balanced call structure, broad clinical exposure, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and program development initiatives.
Job Description Summary
Provides medical care and treatment to patients.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
- Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
- Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.
Education Requirement
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
- Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.
Licensure Requirement
- Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
- Unrestricted licensed physician, required.
Certifications
Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.
Skills
(not specified)
Experience
Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.
Physical Requirements
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Key Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive, family-centered neonatal care for premature and critically ill newborns across various clinical settings. Conducts patient assessments, develops treatment plans, and coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree and completion of an approved fellowship program. Must hold an unrestricted medical license in the State of Ohio and be board certified or eligible in Pediatrics.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Neonatology — Physician Career Context
Of the 49 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 51% have no call, 37% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.4 / 10 · above average in neonatology | ranked against 86 Neonatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $263k (middle half $223k–$304k)85 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Ohio | 653 active | 22,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 51% no call · 37% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment653 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Neonatology listings | 55 in the last 30 days | 50 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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