Neonatologist - Level III NICU

About the role

ATC West Healthcare is seeking a full-time Neonatologist to join a high-acuity Level III NICU team in Alexandria, Louisiana. The position is permanent, with a 7-on/7-off schedule and home call coverage after daily rounds. It suits someone who wants clinical care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary neonatal team at a busy regional referral center.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in a 34-bed Level III NICU and manage a high-acuity, complex neonatal patient population.
• Conduct daily NICU rounds and develop patient care plans.
• Collaborate with 2 Neonatologists and 4 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and oversee 24/7 in-house NNP coverage.
• Perform home call after daily rounds and newborn nursery rounds as part of routine duties.
• Support care for about 1,500 to 2,000 annual deliveries and work with an NNP-led transport team for external transfers.
• Follow evidence-based protocols, take part in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical excellence.

Required profile

• Board certified in Pediatrics (required).
• Board eligible or board certified in Neonatology (required).
• Neonatology clinical experience (required).
• Louisiana medical license or willingness to obtain one (required); clean malpractice and licensing history highly preferred.
• Local residency in the Alexandria, LA area; relocation may be required.
• Not open to locum tenens candidates; J1/H1B visas not supported.
• Must provide an NPDB self-query report within 30 days of submission and meet facility-specific credentialing requirements.