<p>A 486-bed regional medical center in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Neonatologist to join its Level II NICU in a fully employed position. The practice is built around a manageable average daily census of approximately five patients, robust Neonatal Nurse Practitioner support, and a family-friendly call structure — making this an exceptional fit for a neonatologist who wants strong clinical engagement without the intensity of a high-acuity Level III/IV unit. Tucson's no-state-income-tax environment and cost of living 15% below the national average further strengthen an already competitive total compensation package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total first-year compensation: $350,000 – $500,000+, inclusive of base, sign-on, quality, and productivity bonuses</li> <li>Sign-on bonus provided</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Quality and productivity bonus components layered on top of base salary</li> <li>Malpractice coverage included</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Retirement plan included</li> <li>Arizona has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level II NICU within a 486-bed regional medical center offering comprehensive inpatient services</li> <li>Average daily census of approximately five patients — a manageable, sustainable workload</li> <li>Experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners provide dedicated coverage from 2:00 PM to 8:00 AM, with physician call-in as needed</li> <li>Physician on-site hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM daily</li> <li>30-minute response time required for after-hours call-ins</li> <li>Equitable call rotation shared among the neonatology team</li> <li>Dedicated NICU nursing staff supporting day-to-day clinical operations</li> <li>Established transfer relationships with Level III and Level IV centers for escalation of higher-acuity neonates</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (American Board of Pediatrics)</li> <li>Completion of a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing the full scope of Level II NICU acuity, including coordination of transfers to higher-level centers</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is a sun-drenched desert city that averages 350 days of sunshine per year, surrounded by five distinct mountain ranges that offer year-round hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation. The cost of living runs approximately 15% below the national average, and Arizona levies no state income tax — a combination that makes Tucson one of the most financially favorable markets in the Southwest for physicians. The University of Arizona anchors a vibrant academic and cultural community with strong K–12 and higher-education options for families, and Phoenix is a 90-minute drive for access to a major metropolitan hub.</p>