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Pediatrix
Oxnard, California

Neonatologist - Medical Director

Neonatology Above average in NeonatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$290k-$335k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Pediatrix as a Neonatologist – Medical Director, 10 Shifts/Month in Oxnard, CA, US. Neonatology Medical Director Opportunity/Oxnard, CA Responsibilities We are seeking a dedicated Neonatologist to lead our esteemed practice at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $290K - $335K
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Parental Leave Benefit

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Pediatrix in Oxnard, CA, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead the neonatology practice at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, overseeing clinical operations and patient care in the Level III NICU. The role involves working a schedule of ten 24-hour shifts per month while providing leadership to a collaborative team of healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified (BC) Neonatologists. The role requires strong leadership capabilities to manage the practice and provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill newborns.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical LeadershipClinical CareNICU ManagementFamily Centered CareEvidence-Based MedicinePatient SafetyQuality Improvement

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 45 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 60% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$313k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $282k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
60% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

2.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Neonatology

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About Pediatrix

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account