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Pediatrix
Oxnard, California

Neonatologist - Medical Director

NeonatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$290k-$335k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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. This position offers an excellent work-life balance, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career and thrive both professionally and personally.

Practice Highlights

Facility: State-of-the-art Level III NICU has an average daily census of 5 - 6, and private suites that are equipped with advanced technology and resources to support critically ill newborns.

Schedule: Ten 24-hour shifts per month with call from home.

Team: Join a collaborative team of experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care with a focus on family centered practices.

Community

Oxnard offers a vibrant blend of traditions, festivals, and local events that celebrate the heritage of its residents. It is located along the California coastline and boasts beautiful beaches, scenic parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking biking and water sports.

The city is home to excellent schools, family friendly neighborhoods and a variety of community resources that contribute to a high quality of life. With convenient access to major highways, Oxnard is well connected to nearby cities like Ventura and Malibu, making it easy to explore the best of Southern California.

Qualifications

BC Neonatologist

Benefits and Compensation

Based on experience compensation ranges from $290,000 to $335,000 with bonus potential plus $15,000 Medical Director Stipend.

Other Types of Pay: [list any bonus, commission, tips, incentive, equity, etc.]

Regular full-time is classified as team members who are consistently scheduled and work 30 hours or more on a weekly basis. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following:

Health Insurance: Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (STD); Basic Life Insurance; Spouse Life; child life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).

Other Benefits: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Parental Leave Benefit; Sick Pay Bank; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Progyny Fertility Benefits; Group Aflac Policies; Identity Theft Protection; Employee Charitable Fund; Care.com; Continuing Education Assistance; Various Discount Programs

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Thrift & Profit-Sharing Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

NOTE: Team members at least 21 years old and are active full-time or part-time employee are eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan at the time of hire. Team members who meet the plan’s minimum age requirement can enroll in the plan at any time, and contributions will begin as soon as administratively possible.

Team Members are eligible to begin participating in the ESPP if they have been employed by Pediatrix for two consecutive months prior to the start of each calendar quarterly offering period and are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for five consecutive months during the year.

Paid Sick Leave

Eligible full-time team members will receive a lump-sum grant of 40 hours or five days, whichever is more beneficial to the team member, of paid sick leave each year on January 1. A newly hired full-time team member will receive a prorated lump-sum grant after working for 90 days.

A lumpsum grant will then be provided on January 1 in each subsequent year as long as the team member remains eligible. Unused sick leave granted under this policy does not carry over from one year to the following year.

  • NOTE: The Company will not pay team members for unused sick leave upon termination of employment.
  • Method of Application: Apply online at pediatrix.com
  • Application Window: Application window is expected to close within 30 days from the posting date.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group.

Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.

The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: pediatrix.com.

Pediatrix Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical LeadershipClinical CareNICU ManagementFamily Centered CareEvidence-Based MedicinePatient Safety

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neonatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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).

Neonatology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.4 / 10 · above average in neonatologyranked against 79 Neonatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$290k–$335kNeonatology median $295k (middle half $264k–$330k)331 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$282k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neonatology listings in California2,689 active22,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 68% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 29% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Neonatology listings61 in the last 30 days55 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (79 Neonatology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Neonatology Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$240k
6
$240k-290k
6
$290k-340k
2
$340k-390k
1
$396k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Relocation assistance
35%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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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 79 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Oxnard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$728k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,894/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.