Ongoing Locum Neonatology need with Henry Ford Southfield

Level III NICU | Southfield, Michigan

Henry Ford Health - Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is seeking a Board Certified or truly Board Eligible Neonatologist to provide locum tenens coverage following the resignation of an existing provider. This is an urgent, long-term need with consistent monthly shifts available.

Assignment Details

• Level III NICU

• 15-bed NICU

• Average census: ~12 patients/day

• Average admissions: 0–4/day

• Coverage timeframe: 3/24/2026 – 12/31/2026- with the option to extend

• Shifts per month: 4–6 shifts

• Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, in-house call

• Specific dates currently needed:

  • 3/24

  • 3/28

  • 3/31

  • 4/3

Clinical Responsibilities

• Attend C-sections

• Manage and stabilize neonates in a Level III NICU

• Coordinate and perform neonatal transfers

• No coverage of Level I (Well-Baby) Nursery required

Team & Environment

• Neonatology group includes:

  • 3 full-time physicians

  • 2 part-time physicians

  • 4 contingent providers

• EMR: Cerner / eCare / PowerChart

• Trauma Level: III

Candidate Requirements (REQUIRED)

• MD or DO

• Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Neonatology

• Fellowship-trained in Neonatology

• Active Michigan medical license (license in hand)

• Must be currently working (or have worked within the last 3 months) in a Level III or IV NICU

• BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications

• Clean background

• Self-Query NPDB (pulled within the last month at time of presentation)

• Ability to work 4–6 night shifts per month

• Local providers strongly preferred

  • Lodging and Mileage reimbursement available (if applicable)

Credentialing & Logistics

• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90–120 days

• Site has an urgent need and is requesting temporary coverage/ privileges

Submission Requirements

Please include:

• Current CV

• NPDB Self-Query (within last 30 days)

• Active Michigan license

• Board status

• Certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS)

• Detailed availability (specific dates or number of shifts per month)

About the Facility

Henry Ford Health is a nationally recognized, integrated health system with a legacy of clinical excellence, innovation, and academic medicine. Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital serves the metro Detroit area with a strong commitment to high-quality, compassionate care and multidisciplinary collaboration.