Neonatologist Locum Opportunity – Mt. Pleasant, SC
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a Neonatologist for an ongoing locum opportunity in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, beginning December 2026. This position offers approximately 7–10 24-hour shifts per month, combining in-house Level II NICU coverage with call and telehealth rounding at affiliated facilities.
Assignment Details
- Start: December 1, 2026
- Ongoing until a permanent physician is hired
- 7–10 shifts per month
- 36 guaranteed hours
- FTE backfill coverage
Schedule
- 24-hour shifts
- Approximately 8–10 hours in-house
- Remaining hours on call
- 30-minute response time while on call
- Call coverage throughout the 24-hour shift
Practice Setting
- Neonatology
- Level II NICU
- In-person Neonatology coverage
- Telehealth rounding at three additional facilities
- Additional coverage includes two Level II facilities and one Level I facility
- No trauma responsibilities
- Academic medical center experience not required
Support Staff
- APP coverage onsite 20 hours per day
- APP support available seven days per week
Responsibilities
- Provide in-person Neonatology care
- Manage Level II NICU patients
- Provide telehealth rounding at affiliated facilities
- Provide call coverage during the 24-hour shift
- Maintain a 30-minute response time while on call
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible within five years
- Neonatology fellowship required
- Active South Carolina medical license
- Epic experience required
- MUSC Submission Checklist required with submission