Locums Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - TX

Schedule: In-house 24-hour coverage
Shift Time: 5:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Commitment: Minimum 7 shifts per month
Call: In-house (not pager call)
Patient Volume: Approx. 38 patients per shift
NICU Beds: 52
EMR: Epic
Start Date: June 2026
Pay Rate: Competitive (details shared upon discussion)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Board-Certified Neonatal–Perinatal Medicine Physician to provide inpatient locum tenens coverage at a Level IV NICU in Texas, starting June 2026. This is a long-term opportunity with consistent scheduling and strong advanced practice provider support.

The role is fully inpatient and procedure-focused, with no outpatient responsibilities. Providers will work in-house 24-hour shifts and play a key role in high-acuity neonatal care, including high-risk deliveries and perinatal consults.

Key Details:

• Specialty: Neonatal–Perinatal Medicine
• Provider Type: Physician
• Coverage Type: In-house 24-hour NICU coverage
• Admissions Required: Yes (NICU only)
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges: Not available

Responsibilities:

• NICU patient rounding and care management
• Developing and documenting plans of care in Epic
• Attending high-risk and routine C-sections
• Performing neonatal procedures
• Providing perinatal and neonatal consults
• Collaborating closely with NPs and nursing staff

Requirements:

• MD/DO
• Board Certified in Neonatal–Perinatal Medicine
• Active Texas medical license required
• Active DEA
• NRP certification required
• Preferred: 5+ years of NICU experience

Practice Environment:

• Level IV NICU with high-acuity case mix
• In-house call with onsite call room available
• NP onsite during the day and NP on call overnight
• No outpatient clinic responsibilities
• No required teaching or resident supervision
• CV surgery cases referred out
• Strong multidisciplinary support staff