Neonatology Physician

Company: ATC West Healthcare Services
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: June 15, 2026

Job Description:

ATC West Healthcare is seeking a full-time Neonatologist to join a high-acuity Level III NICU team in Alexandria, Louisiana. This role offers a structured 7-on/7-off schedule with a home call model, providing both clinical care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary neonatal team. The position focuses on delivering advanced neonatal care in a busy regional referral center with strong support from neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners.

• Full-time, permanent position
• 7-on / 7-off schedule
• Home call coverage after daily rounds
• Requires local residency in the Alexandria, LA area (relocation may be required)
• Not open to locum tenens candidates
• Not accepting visa candidates (J1/H1B not supported)

• Provide comprehensive care in a 34-bed Level III NICU
• Manage a high-acuity and complex neonatal patient population
• Conduct daily NICU rounds and develop patient care plans
• Collaborate within a team of 2 Neonatologists and 4 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
• Oversee and support 24/7 in-house NNP coverage
• Participate in home call after completing daily clinical duties
• Perform newborn nursery rounds as part of routine responsibilities
• Support care for approximately 1,500 2,000 annual deliveries
• Work alongside an NNP-led neonatal transport team for external transfers
• Follow evidence-based protocols and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to clinical excellence and advancement of neonatal care practices
• Engage in a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital environment

• Board Certified in Pediatrics (required)
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neonatology (required)
• Louisiana medical license or willingness to obtain (required)
• Neonatology clinical experience (required)
• Clean malpractice and licensing history (highly preferred)
• Must disclose visa status (J1/H1B not accepted)
• NPDB Self-Query Report within 30 days (required at submission)
• DEA registration prior to start date (required)
• Must meet facility-specific credentialing requirements

Keywords: ATC West Healthcare Services, Alexandria , Neonatology Physician, Healthcare , Alexandria, Louisiana