Neonatal Nocturnist (HUCLA) Physician Specialist

Neonatal Nocturnist (Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatrician)

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center | Torrance, California

Position Type: Full-Time Employee (W-2)
Schedule: Dedicated Night Shift | 40 Hours/Week
Academic Appointment: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Compensation: Competitive salary with comprehensive County benefits

About the Role

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a major academic medical center and Los Angeles County safety-net hospital serving more than 1.5 million residents throughout the South Bay and surrounding communities. Affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, our Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing exceptional patient care while educating the next generation of physicians.

We are seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatrician to join our Division of Neonatology as a Neonatal Nocturnist, providing overnight care in our 27-bed Level III NICU. Physicians practice with clinical autonomy while benefiting from the support of an on-call board-certified neonatologist and a full complement of pediatric subspecialists.

Position Highlights

• Full-time faculty position
• Primary responsibility is overnight neonatal coverage
• Advanced neonatal care including:
• Conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation
• Therapeutic hypothermia
• High-risk delivery attendance
• Board-certified neonatologist available on call throughout every shift
• Faculty appointment with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
• Teach and mentor pediatric residents
• Competitive salary and comprehensive County benefits
• LACERA pension and 457 retirement plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care for premature and critically ill newborns in Level II and Level III NICU.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage neonatal patients, including urgent and complex clinical conditions.
• Collaborate with the on-call neonatologist for consultation and escalation of care.
• Supervise and teach pediatric residents through bedside instruction, procedural guidance, and delivery room education.
• Partner with nursing staff, respiratory therapists, pediatric subspecialists, and day teams to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding treatment plans and patient progress.
• Complete timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
• California medical license (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Strong neonatal resuscitation and clinical management skills

Preferred

• NICU, neonatal hospitalist, or nocturnist experience
• Interest in academic medicine and resident education
• Commitment to caring for medically underserved populations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• LACERA defined-benefit pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• UCLA faculty appointment (rank commensurate with qualifications)
• Professional development and teaching opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a qualifying public service employer. Full-time physicians may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, subject to federal eligibility requirements.

Location

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is located in the city of Torrance, a city in the Southwestern (South Bay) region of LA County. Its neighboring cities are Lomita, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, and Palos Verdes. The city has over 30 city parks and includes a total of 1.5 miles of beaches on the Pacific Ocean. It has an estimated population of over 145,000 residents.

Apply 

Interested candidates must contact us below*, AND, complete the following:

1. Submit curriculum vitae to:

Kelly Callahan, MD
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Email: kcallahan@dhs.lacounty.gov

2. Apply to Physician Specialist (Non-Megaflex) (Various Specialties) job posting to be eligible for county employment. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months.

CV’s WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET
ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR AN INTERVIEW

*Entering your info here only registers your interest. You must complete Step 2 above to officially start your civil service exam process for LA County Department of Health Services.