Neonatology Physician

This locum Neonatologist opportunity offers long-term coverage in a Level III NICU within a Level I Trauma Center. The provider will deliver comprehensive neonatal care, including management of critically ill newborns, attendance at high-risk deliveries, and performance of advanced neonatal procedures. Coverage is needed due to staffing shortages, with both daytime and night/weekend call responsibilities available throughout the year-long assignment.

Dates & Schedule

• Coverage Period: July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027
• Coverage Needed: Approximately 9 weeks of daytime coverage and 9 weeks of night/weekend call coverage
• Preferred Scheduling: Continuous blocks of 7 14 days
• Day Shift: 10-hour shifts
• Night Coverage: 14-hour home call
  • Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes if called in
• Call Ratio: 1:4
• Call Schedule: Variable and subject to change based on staffing needs
• Reason for Coverage: Short staffing

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care in a Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery
• Manage an average daily census of approximately 31 neonatal patients
• Evaluate and treat approximately 3 admissions per day
• Attend high-risk deliveries and cesarean sections
• Manage ventilatory support, including:
  • BiPAP/CPAP
  • Oscillator ventilation
  • Nitric Oxide (iNO) therapy
• Perform advanced neonatal procedures, including:
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Central venous line placement
  • Arterial line insertion
  • PA catheter insertion
  • Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)
  • Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)
  • PICC line placement and support for difficult line placements
• Respond to neonatal emergencies and participate in neonatal resuscitations
• Potentially supervise Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
• Document all patient care activities using Epic EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary NICU staff including nursing, therapy, nutrition, and child life teams

Facility & Patient Information

• Practice Setting: Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery
• Trauma Designation: Level I Trauma Center
• EMR: Epic
• Patient Population: Neonatal/NICU newborns
• Unit Configuration: Open bay setting
• Bed Capacity:
  • 33 licensed NICU beds
  • 12 Special Care Nursery beds
  • 2 bassinets
  • 47 total beds
• Night Coverage Team: One attending Neonatologist with two in-house NNPs
• Day Coverage Team: Two Neonatologists sharing patient care responsibilities with NNPs and/or residents

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified in Neonatology Required
  • Truly Board Eligible candidates will be considered
• Completion of Neonatology fellowship Required
• Active Michigan medical license at time of submission Required
• Current NRP Advanced Provider or NRP Instructor status Required
• NALS certification Preferred
• Experience managing critically ill neonatal patients in a Level III NICU or similar environment
• Proficiency in advanced neonatal ventilation management and invasive procedures
• Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation Required
• Submission of rates at time of name clear Required