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Neonatologist

NeonatologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Compensation range: $250K–$308K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Neonatologist will join a well-established group of neonatologists and pediatric hospitalists who provide comprehensive, family-centered care across the system. The clinical commitment spans both locations for a total of 0.6–1.0 FTE, offering flexibility in scheduling and a supportive, team-based care model.

The network includes: 18-bed Level III NICU at Boston Medical Center – Brighton 10-bed Special Care Nursery and Well Baby Nursery at Boston Medical Center – South Faculty appointment at Boston University School of Medicine is available, commensurate with experience, within our academic and clinical partnership.

Position: Neonatologist Department: Newborn Medicine Schedule: 40 hours ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Provide inpatient clinical care in the NICU, Special Care Nursery, and Well Baby Nursery. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care coordination, and family communication.

Collaborate closely with neonatologists, pediatric hospitalists, nurses, and ancillary staff to deliver evidence-based neonatal care. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives across the neonatal service. Engage in teaching of residents and medical students, as appropriate.

JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: MD or equivalent degree. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. EXPERIENCE: Commitment to high-quality clinical care, teamwork, and serving diverse patient populations.

Compensation Range

$250,482 to $308,364 The base salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to clinical FTE, qualifications, experience, education, board certifications, specialty, training, and scope of practice.

The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Any eligible incentive compensation is not included in the above compensation range and will be discussed during the interview process.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient clinical care within the NICU, Special Care Nursery, and Well Baby Nursery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based neonatal care and participate in the teaching of medical students and residents.

Requirements

Requires an MD or equivalent degree with board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Evidence-Based CareMedical Teaching

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neonatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$279k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $264k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Neonatology Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 14 employers

CME allowance
75%
401k / retirement match
75%
Relocation assistance
44%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
13% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Neonatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 77 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Faculty appointment at Boston University School of Medicine
Flexible scheduling (0.6-1.0 FTE)
Team-based care model