Neonatal Perinatal Physician - Lubbock, Texas

Job Description

Join our dedicated Neonatal Perinatal team as a locum tenens provider in a Level 4 NICU setting. We are seeking one to two providers to cover a minimum of seven 24-hour shifts per month. This exciting opportunity offers in-house shifts from 5:00 AM to 5:00 AM, with access to an onsite call room. The start date is slated for June. You will work alongside a nurse practitioner available during the day and on-call at night, providing comprehensive care to our neonatal patients.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Level 4 NICU
• Start Date: June 2026
• Schedule: 7 shifts per month, 24-hour shifts (5:00 AM – 5:00 AM)
• Patient Population: Neonatal
• Location: Lubbock, TX
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Complete rounds on patients and create detailed care plans via Epic documentation
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform necessary procedures
• Conduct perinatal consultations
• Manage ventilation and perform diagnostic/therapeutic taps
• Engage in rare, limited shadowing opportunities with medical students or residents

Qualifications

• Active TX License and DEA
• Board Certification in Neonatology
• NRP certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred

Working Hours

• Night shifts, 5:00 AM – 5:00 AM, minimum of 7 shifts per month

Skills

• Required expertise in neonatal ventilation management, including invasive and non-invasive techniques
• Competence in performing chest tube insertions, lumbar punctures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and circumcisions
• Ability to attend and manage high-risk C-sections and acute neonatal care issues

Join us in providing essential neonatal care in a dynamic and supportive environment while enjoying flexible work scheduling and comprehensive benefits.