Perm - Physician - Neonatology Opportunity in Spartanburg, SC!

A highly respected regional healthcare system in Spartanburg, South Carolina is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neonatologist to join a collaborative Level III NICU team providing advanced neonatal care in a thriving, family-friendly community near the Blue Ridge Mountains. This permanent, full-time opportunity offers a balance of high-acuity clinical practice, academic involvement, multidisciplinary support, and strong physician wellness initiatives within a well-resourced regional referral center.

Dates / Schedule

• Permanent, full-time position
• Rotating service coverage within a 4-physician neonatology team
• Every-other-night call schedule during service weeks
• Two weeks per month of well-baby rounding responsibilities
• 24/7 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) support coverage
• Requires local residency within the Spartanburg area; relocation may be required
• Accepting candidates currently completing Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship training and board-eligible candidates
• Not accepting locum candidates
• Not accepting visa candidates

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Lead and provide neonatal care in a 35-bed Level III NICU
• Manage a high-acuity neonatal population with:
  • Average daily census of 25–29 infants
  • Approximately 370–400 NICU admissions annually
  • Approximately 3,400–3,900 deliveries per year
• Deliver advanced neonatal interventions including:
  • High-frequency ventilation
  • Therapeutic hypothermia
• Participate in well-baby rounding alongside the Family Medicine Residency Program
• Collaborate with:
  • 4 Neonatologists
  • 24/7 NNP coverage
  • Pediatric subspecialists including Cardiology, Pediatric Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Provide family-centered neonatal care in a collaborative healthcare environment
• Support academic and clinical leadership initiatives within the NICU
• Work within a regional referral center offering strong multidisciplinary resources

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• South Carolina medical license or willingness to obtain strongly preferred
• Completion of Neonatology fellowship training required
• Neonatology experience required; experienced candidates preferred
• 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/H1B), though visa candidates are not being accepted