Neonatologist
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starts at $250K
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Job Description
Description
Fairfax Neonatal Associates (FNA) is actively seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neonatologist to join our private practice. FNA provides neonatology services in Northern Virginia for Inova, a large health system with four NICUs. The Neonatologist position is a clinical role based primarily at the Level IV NICU at Inova LJ Murphy Children's Hospital, with some time spent at the surrounding Inova Level III community NICUs.
- The Inova Children's NICU is one of the largest Level IV NICUs in the nation.
- 108 beds with average of 10,000 deliveries per year
- Small Baby Unit, caring for babies as young as 22 weeks gestational age
- Active neonatal transport program
- High frequency ventilation, iNO, therapeutic hypothermia
- Access to all pediatric subspecialties and ECMO
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Strong clinical abilities (including robust delivery room experience)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Dedication to Quality Improvement
FNA participates in the Vermont Oxford Network (VON) and consistently ranks in the top decile across VON measures. Our program has been nationally recognized by the Joint Commission, US News, and other sources as one of the top NICUs in the nation.
About FNA
FNA is a physician owned private practice in Fairfax County, Virginia, located in the suburbs of Washington, DC. FNA was founded over 50 years ago and provides neonatology and well-baby services for Northern Virginia’s largest hospital system, Inova.
The Northern Virginia region offers both urban and suburban lifestyles with easy access leading universities and colleges, national sports teams, award-winning school systems, and outstanding historical and cultural resources. FNA is a collegial and supportive organization with excellent opportunities for growth.
In accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements, the expected annual compensation for this position starts at $250,000 (new graduate), with higher compensation based on experience. Final compensation will consider experience, qualifications, and the terms of employment arrangement.
Additional compensation may include productivity incentives and performance-based bonuses. FNA offers a comprehensive benefits package, malpractice coverage, and a collegial physician-led practice committed to professional development and clinical excellence.
To Apply: Submit your application and resume via the Apply Now link. Experienced providers, new graduates, and fellows interested in future opportunities are encouraged to apply. You may also contact FNA Recruiting at FNARecruiting@fnanicu.com.
Fairfax Neonatal Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Neonatologist will provide clinical neonatology services at Inova's Level IV and Level III NICUs. Responsibilities include managing high-acuity neonatal care, participating in neonatal transport, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Neonatology. Strong clinical abilities, particularly in delivery room settings, and excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Certifications
Neonatology — Physician Career Context
Of the 45 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 24% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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