Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Job description
Locum Tenens Neonatologist
Tucson, Arizona
We are seeking for a locum tenens physician specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine to support its inpatient Neonatology department.
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Start date: ASAP
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Duration: Ongoing
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Practice setting: Inpatient NICU
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Coverage: No call
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NICU capacity: 45 beds
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Patient volume: Approximately 19 patients per shift
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Admissions: Required
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EMR: Epic
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Temporary privileges: Available
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient neonatal care, including admissions and management of newborns with acute and chronic conditions. Perform essential neonatal procedures and collaborate with the NICU nursing team to support patient care.
Required Clinical Skills
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Acute and chronic newborn/neonatal care
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Exchange transfusion
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Umbilical arterial catheter placement
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Umbilical venous catheter placement
Pediatric ventilation management experience is preferred.
Certifications
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Required: BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider/instructor certification
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Preferred: PALS
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Optional: APLS
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Not required: ACLS or ATLS