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Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati, Ohio

Neonatology - Newborn Hospitalist - Staff Physician

Hospital MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Primary Location Location T Department Neonate & Pul Biol Shift Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular The Perinatal Institute at Cincinnati Children's is currently seeking a full-time Newborn Pediatric Hospitalist to focus on newborn care programs based at newborn nurseries and maternity centers in greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky/Dayton areas.

The hospitalist will be responsible for newborn care at Level I nurseries, well-newborn exams and discharges.

This position includes opportunities for mentorship and teaching of medical students, residents, nursing, and allied health care professionals as well as participation in newborn-focused quality improvement and clinical projects.

Work Schedules will include day and night shifts in addition to weekend and holiday rotations.

Compensation and Benefits

Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans, effective first day Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Relocation benefits for eligible hires Requirements: M.D./ D.O. or equivalent.

Completion of an accredited pediatric residency program Newborn training/experience preferred Board Certified or Board Eligibility in Pediatrics Cincinnati Children’s at a glance: Est. 1883 Full-service, nonprofit Pediatric academic medical center comprises the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Nationally recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare, with a reputation for excellence in patient care, research, and medical education. 762 total registered beds, including 140 inpatient and residential pediatric beds.

Submit questions to Dr. Amy Nathan, Perinatal Institute Medical Director, at Amy.Nathan@cchmc.org. As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.

About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.

If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together.

We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families.

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

EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families.

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

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Assistance with Application: For assistance or technical support, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org. Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

If you require an accommodation in the application process, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide newborn care at Level I nurseries, including well-newborn exams and discharges across the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Dayton areas. Additionally, the role involves mentoring medical students and residents and participating in newborn-focused quality improvement projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D./D.O. or equivalent and have completed an accredited pediatric residency program. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics is required, with newborn training or experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical Quality ImprovementMedical TeachingPatient DischargeNeonatology

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Benefits