Physician Neonatology - Competitive Salary

ATC West Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time Neonatologist to join the highly respected Level III NICU team in Macon, Georgia. This opportunity offers the ability to practice advanced neonatal medicine in a modern, state-of-the-art NICU while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team and participating in academic teaching through Mercer University School of Medicine. The position combines high-level neonatal care, strong physician support, and an excellent quality of life just outside Atlanta.

Dates / Schedule

• Permanent, full-time position
• Shared call and rounding schedule designed to support physician collaboration and work-life balance
• No newborn nursery responsibilities; NICU-focused role only
• Requires residency within the immediate Macon area; relocation may be required
• Not accepting locum candidates
• Accepting J1 visa candidates

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care in a 70-bed Level III NICU
• Manage critically ill and premature newborns requiring advanced therapies
• Utilize advanced NICU technologies including:
  • High-frequency ventilation
  • Inhaled nitric oxide
  • Total body cooling
• Practice within one of Georgia’s six designated perinatal/neonatal regional centers
  
• Provide care within a Level I trauma center environment
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team consisting of:
  • 7 neonatologists
  • 6 neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs)
  • Pediatric subspecialists
  • Pediatric surgery support
  • Maternal-fetal medicine specialists
• Participate in teaching and mentoring opportunities through Mercer University School of Medicine
• Educate pediatric residents
• Support evidence-based neonatal care and quality improvement initiatives
• Deliver family-centered care for infants and families throughout central and South Georgia
• Contribute to a collegial physician culture focused on mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Active Georgia medical license or willingness to obtain
• Completion of Neonatology fellowship training required
• Neonatology experience required; experienced candidates only
• Clean malpractice and license history strongly preferred
• DEA required prior to start date
• NPDB Self-Query report within 30 days required at presentation
• Must specify whether visa sponsorship is required; J1 sponsorship available