Physician/Attending - Pediatrician/Pediatric Hospitalist (Newborn Nursery - Full Time) Naples, FL

PediatricsIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Outstanding BC/BE Pediatrician or Pediatric Hospitalist 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 an exceptional opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible (BC/BE) pediatric residency trained pediatrician or pediatric hospitalist with a minimum of two years post graduate experience (preferred) to provide coverage in a newborn nursery located on Florida’s Gulf Coast in Collier County.

About the Newborn Nursery

Join 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 provide coverage in the newborn nursery. Applicants should possess a passion for advocacy and improving care for all children. The BC/BE pediatric hospitalist will be responsible for the following:

  • Average 3,700 deliveries per year
  • 22-24 well newborn babies
  • Completion of History & Physical, Progress Notes, Discharge Summary
  • 15 shifts/month
  • Day shifts to include mix of weekend and weekday coverage

About Nicklaus Children’s Health System

For 75 years, Nicklaus Children's Health System has stood as a beacon of hope for children and families across the state of Florida and beyond.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is South Florida's #1 nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children serving close to 70 percent of children in the Miami market.

The 325-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with many programs routinely ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report since 2008.

In addition to our hospital in Miami, clinicians employed by NCPS provide care within Naples Community Hospital North Hospital in Naples, Jupiter Medical Center's De George Pediatric Unit and select Baptist Health Hospital pediatric emergency units. The hospital and its network of nine outpatient, 13 specialty physician, 10 primary and 10 urgent care centers offer life-saving care to children not only in Miami-Dade but also in Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties.

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 has consistently been selected as an ideal place 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, 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.

Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are included. Qualified candidates may apply online or contact:

Qualified Candidates Please Contact

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

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide coverage in a newborn nursery, managing approximately 22-24 well newborns per shift. Responsibilities include completing history and physical examinations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible pediatricians or pediatric hospitalists with residency training. A minimum of two years of post-graduate experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

PediatricsNeonatal careNewborn nursery managementPerinatal careHistory and physical documentationPatient advocacyClinical care

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 22% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Pediatrician Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

3
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7
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5
$290k-340k
1
$348k
2
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
56%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
28%
Sign-on bonus
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 700 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Naples

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$604k
Typical market rent
$2,549/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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About Nicklaus Children's Hospital

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Robust benefits package