No salary listed — similar Neonatology roles pay ~$252k (median of 71 jobs)
2.8/10 work-life score · Above average in Neonatology — ranked against 60 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
Level II NICU coverage with flexible scheduling and moonlighting opportunities. San Marcos, TX.
Join Pediatrix as a Neonatologist – Level II NICU, Flexible Schedule in San Marcos, Texas. Practice Neonatology Between Austin and San Antonio! Responsibilities CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos in partnership with Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neonatologist to join our growing practice in San Marcos, Texas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life, Disability
- Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSAs
- 401k plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Moonlighting opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Pediatrix as a Neonatologist – Level II NICU, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
The Neonatologist will provide coverage in a Level II NICU and attend high-risk deliveries, C-sections, and newborn resuscitations. They will also provide neonatal consultation services and collaborate within the Pediatrix neonatal network.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology. The role requires the ability to work in a hospital setting and provide specialized neonatal care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Neonatology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 26% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Neonatology roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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