Boston Children’s Southcoast Health Newborn Medicine Program – Level II & III coverage 

The Division of Newborn Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a full-time board-certified/board-eligible neonatologist to work in the Level II Special Care Nurseries (SCNs) within the Southcoast Hospital Group (Charlton Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital). There are opportunities for additional clinical time at South Shore Hospital (Level III NICU).  

Full-time averages 40 hours per week and shifts are scheduled in 3-month blocks. Coverage includes a mix of on-site clinical service and off-site back-up call time. Both Charlton Hospital, located in Fall River, and St. Luke’s Hospital, located in New Bedford, are 8-bed Level IIA units.   

Southcoast Health 

• Approximately 3500 deliveries per year and 300 SCN admissions 
• Achieved Baby Friendly designation 
• Awarded Community’s Choice in all nominated categories in 2023, including Best Hospital/Medical Center 
• Opened the very first single couplet room model in a Special Care Nursery in Massachusetts at St. Luke’s 
• Awarded the Healthgrades 2014 Maternity Care Excellence Award — the only hospital in Massachusetts to do so. This unique distinction places Southcoast Health within the top 10 percent of all hospitals in the nation for exceptional care provided to mothers — during and after childbirth — and to their newborn children. 

Boston Children's offers a competitive compensation package including 4 weeks' vacation and 1 week CME. 

New Bedford and Fall River are located one hour south of Boston. Enjoy easy access to the cultural amenities of Providence, Rhode Island as well as the relaxing seashore of Cape Cod. Escape hectic commute times to an exceptional lifestyle near the bay! 

 If you're interested in learning more or to refer a colleague, please contact Selena Dickherber at sdickherber@avocasearch.com or 314.333.3587, or Schedule here