Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director

Requisition ID: 2026-52862 Location: US-WA-Yakima Specialty: Physician Leadership Position Type: Full Time HR Rep / Recruiter: Marquise Courseault Contact: Overview Provide Quality Care and Leadership in Washington Wine Country! Responsibilities Serve as Medical Director for the Yakima NICU . This role comes with a $35,000 annual leadership stipend and provides the chance to guide a vital regional program serving rural families across South Central Washington. The Medical Director will maintain a full complement of core Neonatology clinical duties while also providing administrative and strategic leadership to support the growth and stability of the practice. Recruitment & team development Quality initiatives and program development Business and operational oversight Community and regional representation About the Practice MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital (MYMH) is home to a 15-bed Level IIIA NICU serving as the regional perinatal center for Yakima County and several surrounding counties. It is the only Level III NICU within a 70mile radius , providing indispensable support to multiple rural and critical access hospitals. 2500 deliveries annually ADC of about 5 patients Currently offering conventional mechanical ventilation and bubble CPAP Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists provide consultation, neurodevelopmental assessments, and recommendations for developmentally supportive therapies. Collegial and Supportive Environment Close knit staff of 3 NEOs and 2 NNPs NNPs support night coverage QI, research and leadership opportunities available Long-standing referral pathways with major children's hospitals across Washington: Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma), Seattle Children's Hospital, and Sacred Heart Children's (Spokane) You Will Love This Role If You: Desire to lead, build, refine, and create awhether thatas strengthening operations, enhancing quality initiatives, or developing new partnerships Thrives in outdoorrich, closeknit communities Values the mission of caring for rural populations with limited access to advanced neonatal services Appreciates autonomy with strong regional support Why Yakima? Yakima offers a lifestyle that blends natural beauty, affordability, and space to breathe. With a higher elevation and cooler climate than Seattle, itas ideal for candidates who love the outdoors and prefer a more relaxed environment. Only 3 hours to Spokane and 4 hours to Seattle for convenient urban getaways and perfect for those who prefer quieter communities, outdoor recreation, and a more grounded lifestyle. Qualifications BE/BC in Neonatology 3-5 years of experience Benefits and Compensation Pay Range (Base Pay) : $300,000 - $320,000 Other Types of Pay : $35,000 medical director stipend. Eligible for discretionary practice physician bonus. Regular full-time is classified as team members who are consistently scheduled and work 30 hours or more on a weekly basis. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following: Health Insurance : Medical and Prescription Drugs; Teladoc Health; Teladoc Second Opinion Service; Dental; Vision; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (STD); Basic Life Insurance; Spouse Life; child life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D). Other Benefits: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Parental Leave Benefit; Sick Pay Bank; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Progyny Fertility Benefits; Group Aflac Policies; Identity Theft Protection; Employee Charitable Fund; Care.com; Continuing Education Assistance; Various Discount Programs Retirement Benefits : 401(k) Thrift & Profit-Sharing Plan; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) NOTE: Team members at least 21 years old and are active full-time or part-time employee are eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan at the time of hire. Team members who meet the planas minimum age requirement can enroll in the plan at any time, and contributions will begin as soon as administratively possible. Team Members are eligible to begin participating in the ESPP if they have been employed by Pediatrix for two consecutive months prior to the start of each calendar quarterly offering period and are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for five consecutive months during the year. Paid Sick Leave : Eligible full-time team members will receive a lump-sum grant of 70 hours or eight days, whichever is more beneficial to the team member, of paid sick leave each year on January 1. A newly hired full-time team member will receive a prorated lump-sum grant after working for 90 days. A lumpsum grant will then be provided on January 1 in each subsequent year as long as the team member remains eligible. Unused sick leave granted under this policy does not carry over from one year to the following year. NOTE: The Company will not pay team members for unused sick leave upon termination of employment. Method of Application : Apply online at www.pediatrix.com/careers Application Window : Application window is expected to close within 120 days. About Us Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nationas leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The groupas high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers . Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #CL PI284374487