Job Description
Perm Physician Neonatology Lexington, KY
Apply to join a collaborative Level III NICU team in Lexington, Kentucky with a schedule designed to support work-life balance. You ll be part of a well-supported model with strong neonatal nurse practitioner coverage and a hands-on environment that prioritizes clinical excellence. Full-time benefits and a competitive compensation package are available, with pay package details discussed upon application, plus weekly pay via direct deposit (W-2) and additional support options.
Quick Facts
Required
Preferred
This is a permanent, full-time Neonatology opportunity at a leading Level III NICU facility in Lexington, Kentucky. You ll join a collaborative, well-supported team providing comprehensive care in a hands-on setting, supported by strong neonatal advanced practice coverage and a schedule focused on maintaining clinical excellence while prioritizing work-life balance.
Additional notes from the posting: Residency within the immediate local area is required; relocation may be required. The role is not accepting locums and is not accepting visa candidates.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
Apply to join a collaborative Level III NICU team in Lexington, Kentucky with a schedule designed to support work-life balance. You ll be part of a well-supported model with strong neonatal nurse practitioner coverage and a hands-on environment that prioritizes clinical excellence. Full-time benefits and a competitive compensation package are available, with pay package details discussed upon application, plus weekly pay via direct deposit (W-2) and additional support options.
Quick Facts
- Location: 1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503
- Start Date: 04/28/2026
- End Date/Duration: Permanent/Full-time
- Shift: Full-time (schedule designed for work-life balance; includes home-based night call)
- Hours/week: Not specified
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
- License/Certs: Not specified
- Experience: Open to fresh graduates
- Pay package: Competitive pay package (exact details discussed upon application)
- Weekly pay schedule: Weekly pay via direct deposit (W-2)
- Medical benefits: Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Sick time: Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws
- Referral bonus: Robust referral bonus program
- Travel/reimbursements: Licensure/certification/travel and other reimbursements when applicable
- Employment support: 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
- Additional benefits (with full-time employment, if eligible): Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance; medical/dental/vision, life/disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and more (as offered by the hiring organization)
- Provide comprehensive neonatal care in a Level III NICU
- Manage care for infants from a busy newborn nursery service
- Support care for infants requiring ongoing NICU-level management in a 32-bed NICU environment
- Work alongside Neonatologists and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners during daytime hours
- Participate in home-based night call, with 24/7 in-house NNP coverage
- Perform and maintain hands-on neonatal procedures
- Collaborate in a collegial, team-oriented practice and contribute to mentorship and professional development
Required
- Medical training/credentials to practice neonatology (specific license/certification requirements not listed in posting)
Preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a NICU team environment
- Interest in mentorship and professional development (especially supportive for new graduates, per posting)
This is a permanent, full-time Neonatology opportunity at a leading Level III NICU facility in Lexington, Kentucky. You ll join a collaborative, well-supported team providing comprehensive care in a hands-on setting, supported by strong neonatal advanced practice coverage and a schedule focused on maintaining clinical excellence while prioritizing work-life balance.
Additional notes from the posting: Residency within the immediate local area is required; relocation may be required. The role is not accepting locums and is not accepting visa candidates.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
