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Fairview Health Services
Maplewood, Minnesota

Physician - Casual Neonatologist - Maplewood, MN

NeonatologyIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Fairview is seeking a Casual Neonatology physician to help on an as needed basis to cover shifts at Fairview St. John's and Woodwinds Hospitals. Ability and flexibility needed to cover additional Fairview sites; Ridges Hospital and Southdale Hospital.

Practice Details

  • Schedule is based on an as needed bases
  • Shifts: variable, typically 24 hour shift length
  • Home call available
  • Provide comprehensive care to newborns and premature infants
  • Evaluate the physical and mental development of newborns
  • Perform assessments of infants’ health, including ordering and interpreting lab and imaging tests
  • Prescribe medications and treatment plans
  • Advise parents on infant care and nutrition
  • Attend deliveries and provide emergency care for newborns
  • Collaborate with other healthcare team to ensure the best possible care for the newborn
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioners on Staff 24/7

Community Information

M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital | M Health Fairview. Maplewood, Minnesota is a diverse and welcoming community known for its blend of residential neighborhoods, abundant parks and trails, and convenient access to shopping, dining, and the Twin Cities.

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Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric residency and a Neonatal-Perinatal fellowship training program.

Board Eligible/certified in Neonatal – Perinatal Medicine

  • Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure.
  • Ability to obtain and /or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota.
  • Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
  • Experience as a Neonatologist required

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: fairview.org

Compensation Disclaimer

The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Positions with the same min/max are flat rate jobs based on 40 hours/week. Compensation plans based on productioncan allow for higher pay than the range posted.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care to newborns and premature infants, including attending deliveries and performing emergency interventions. Collaborate with the healthcare team to evaluate health, interpret diagnostic tests, and advise parents on infant care and nutrition.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

PediatricsNewborn carePatient assessmentTreatment planningMedication prescriptionDiagnostic interpretationClinical collaboration

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 68% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.4 / 10 · above average in neonatologyranked against 77 Neonatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $270k (middle half $200k–$282k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMinnesota index 98.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Minnesota607 active22,720 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 68% no call · 36% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (77 Neonatology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Neonatology Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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6
<$230k
7
$230k-270k
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$270k-310k
8
$310k-350k
2
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
67%
Relocation assistance
33%
Loan repayment
25%
Sign-on bonus
21%

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

  • Includes call
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About Fairview Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO and Sick and Safe Time
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan
Early access to earned wages

Living in Maplewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k
Typical market rent
$1,488/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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