Perm - Physician - Neonatology Opportunity in Macon, GA!
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Job description
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