Physician - Neonatologist Central Ohio Newborn Med

NeonatologyFull-Time

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

NeonatologyPatient assessmentClinical diagnosisTreatment planningDiagnostic test interpretationPatient educationMedical record maintenanceCare coordinationClinical researchMultidisciplinary collaboration

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).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.4 / 10 · above average in neonatologyranked against 86 Neonatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $263k (middle half $223k–$304k)85 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Ohio653 active22,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 51% no call · 37% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment653 active listings, Nov 2026
New Neonatology listings55 in the last 30 days50 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (86 Neonatology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all physicians: too few Ohio Neonatology postings state pay.

Top Neonatology Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 15 employers
9
<$260k
2
$260k-285k
4
$285k-310k
4
$310k-335k
2
$335k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
52%
Loan repayment
29%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Relocation assistance
19%

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
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 86 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbus, OH
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

PSLF Eligible

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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