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Neonatologist Clinical Assistant / Associate / Professor
Job no: 540498
Work type: Multi-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Care Administration/Support
Department:29091700 - MD-PEDS-NEONATOLOGY
Classification Title:
Neonatologist Clinical Assistant / Associate / Professor
Classification Minimum Requirements:
M.D degree or equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Florida, and be board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Job Description:
The University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking an outstanding neonatologist to work in the Division of Neonatology at UF Health Gainesville Florida. The successful applicant will serve as a physician and provide clinical care in the Level IV NICU at UF Health Children's Hospital. Scholarly work is expected, and physician-scientist tracts are available for qualified candidates. Excellence in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, is expected.
UF Health-Pediatrics
UF Health, the University of Florida's academic health center, is the country's only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprise focus on building collaborative specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. The UF College of Medicine, the largest college within UF's academic health center, is currently the highest-ranked medical school in Florida. UF Health is a private, not-for-profit hospital system, and includes seven hospitals, a state-designated Level I trauma center, a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a regional burn center, and an emergency air and ground transport program.
The Department of Pediatrics clinical services are delivered at UF Health Children's Hospital, which was named one of the best Children's Hospital in Florida in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nationally ranked in six pediatric specialties, UF Health Children's Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty and subspecialty services and is among the top children's hospitals in the Southeast US. UF Health Children's Hospital provides care for the children of Florida and is a major destination center for pediatric patients, both nationally and internationally, who require specialized attention for complex medical problems.
UF Health Children's Hospital represents the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The children's hospital has 208 beds, including fully-equipped pediatric, neonatal and cardiac intensive care units. UF Health Children's Hospital is part of the Children's Miracle Network's alliance of premier hospitals for children.
The Department of Pediatrics is committed to fostering innovation and advancing discovery in the biomedical and psychosocial aspects of child health and human development, educating and training pediatric scientists, and directly translating basic scientific discoveries into new patient-oriented therapies. In the most recent fiscal year, the department was home to over $20M in sponsored research.
UF Health faculty work in multidisciplinary teams with researchers in the five other Health Science Center colleges, as well as those from across the University. The focus of team efforts is often grown out of the Centers and Institutes, including the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute, the UF Genetics Institute, the Powell Gene Therapy Center, and the UF Health Cancer Center.
Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL, is a vibrant city that offers a mix of culture, outdoor beauty, and a dynamic community atmosphere. The city, touted as one of the more affordable communities in Florida, is surrounded by stunning natural attractions like the Florida Museum of Natural History, Paynes Prairie Preserve, crystal clear freshwater springs, and several scenic parks, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Disney resorts and the glorious Florida beaches are within a two hour drive. Gainesville also has a strong sense of community and is recognized for its festivals, farmer's markets, and dining options downtown. The historic Hippodrome Theatre is the perfect place to indulge in live performances or independent films. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy many Division I NCAA sports. Go Gators!
Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to Secure Your Future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package (including 11 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick, and vacation leave)
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employee

Expected Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Qualifications:
M.D degree or equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Florida, and be board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Preferred:

• Specialized expertise in the care of critically ill neonates within a Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),
• Experience teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare trainees
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity in neonatology or related fields

Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Search Committee will begin to review applications immediately, and will accept applications until the position is filled.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references, or three letters of reference.
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/ (http://naces.org/)
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 07 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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