Physician - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Tupelo, MS

Specialty Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Profession Physician

NEONATOLOGIST - LEVEL III NICU

Practice in a full-service Southeast regional referral center

Position Highlights:

  • Work-Life Balance:
    • Flexible 7-on/7-off or 14-on/14-off scheduling
    • Overnight call from home with APP frontline support
  • Desirable Practice Setting:
    • Full-service Level III 34 bed NICU with full respiratory support capability
    • 24/7 NICU coverage model with in-house APPs and physician backup
    • One of 14 NICHD funded practice groups in the country
  • Academic Affiliation:
    • Employed by University of Mississippi with faculty appointment
    • Occasional teaching of medical students, NP/PA students, and nursing learners
    • Virtual access to case conferences and educational resources
  • Culture & Support:
    • 2-year mentorship from UMMC faculty with support for promotion and long-term development

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation: $270K+ annual compensation
  • Moonlighting Available: Add $29K with moonlighting opportunities
  • Sign-on Incentive: $20K
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Full UMMC retirement and benefits package

About the Community

  • Easy, comfortable living: Peaceful small-city living with short commutes, quiet neighborhoods, and spacious homes where your day-to-day feels calm and manageable
  • Centered between Memphis and Birmingham: Easy access to big city amenities
  • Birthplace of Elvis Presley: Polished and well-maintained city with a stable economy and steady tourism funding


Job Reference #: [FP 12345]