Neonatologist

NeonatologyFull-Time

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Job Description

We are searching for a Neonatologist — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide comprehensive care for infants of all gestational ages with mild to critical illnesses or requiring sustained life support in the Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This opportunity is through Texas Children's Community Initiatives Program and supported by Baylor College of Medicine Neonatologists.

Since 2003, the Texas Children’s Hospital Community Initiatives program has provided neonatal, pediatric and maternal fetal medicine services to community hospitals.

Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital Providers oversee care for all high-risk neonates and the majority of well newborns at community partner hospitals.

Today, the program has expanded to include partnerships with 12 hospitals across Houston and surrounding areas, supporting our vision of Right Care, Right Place, Right Time.

Think You’ve Got What It Takes?

Full Time – Houston Methodist Clear Lake, Level II, 6 bed unit

Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O.
  • Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license
  • Board certification in Neonatology
  • Neonatology Fellowship required

Responsibilities

  • Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients
  • Documents information in patient’s chart regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education
  • Records diagnosis/CPT in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per site protocol
  • Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver
  • Serves as a credible, knowledgeable educational resource for the patient, family, community and other healthcare professionals
  • Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationMedical DocumentationCPT CodingHigh-risk Neonatal CareClinical CommunicationHealthcare Education

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 73% have no call, 24% 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.

Top Neonatology Jobs

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Salary Distribution15 jobs

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<$270k
3
$270k-305k
3
$305k-340k
3
$340k-375k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
13%

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

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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