Neonatologist | Level III NICU | $100-$125/hr | FT/PT/PRN | Lake Charles, LA
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$100-$125 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, Louisiana open_in_new |
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Neonatologist | Lake Charles, LA\n
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Specialty: Neonatology / Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Practice Setting: Level III NICU
Availability: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN
Compensation: $100–$125/hour or $2,400+ per shift, based on location, experience, and position type
\n We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neonatologist to join a growing neonatal care team in Lake Charles, LA.\n
\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and clinically strong neonatologist to practice in a 12-bed Level III NICU within a collaborative 2-neonatologist model, supported by 24/7 in-house coverage and NNP support.\n
Opportunity Highlights\n- \n
- 12-bed Level III NICU \n
- Collaborative 2-Neonatologist model \n
- 24/7 in-house coverage \n
- Strong NNP support \n
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary clinical resources \n
- Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN availability \n
- Focus on evidence-based, patient-centered neonatal care \n
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- Provide comprehensive care to premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborns \n
- Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation as needed \n
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of neonatal conditions \n
- Perform neonatal procedures within scope of practice \n
- Collaborate with NNPs, pediatricians, nurses, and other specialists \n
- Communicate effectively with parents and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and clinical status \n
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation \n
- Participate in shared call coverage and team-based clinical responsibilities \n
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- MD or DO \n
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine \n
- Strong clinical experience in NICU care \n
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills \n
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach \n
- Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based medicine \n
\n $100–$125/hour or $2,400+ per shift\n
\n\n Compensation varies based on location, experience, and position type.\n
Why Consider This Opportunity?\n- \n
- Competitive compensation \n
- Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN flexibility \n
- Supportive physician-led environment \n
- Collaborative 2-neonatologist model \n
- Strong NNP and interdisciplinary support \n
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities \n
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance \n
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in neonatal care \n
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