Neonatologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-70474
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Neonatology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Pontiac, MI
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Mar 01, 2027 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 8a–4p (on-site); call coverage after hours; 1 week on/1 off
  
• Call Type: Beeper/Phone Call
  
• Reason for Coverage: Anticipated gap in coverage during permanent provider planned LOA
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 100% neonates
  
• Average Daily Volume: 14
  
• Case Mix: Neonates, Level 3 NICU care
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level 3 NICU (Hospital: Level II Trauma)
  
• EMR System: Epic
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 3-4 months
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• NRP
  
• Intubation
  
• UVC
  LPPICC

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years)
  
• Licenses: Active MI License or willingness to obtain
  
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
  
• Certifications: NRP
  
• Experience: Fellowship required
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean background (highly preferred)
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical management for neonatal patients in a Level 3 NICU
  
• Perform required procedures including intubation, UVC insertion, lumbar puncture, PICC line placement
  
• Cover on-call responsibilities (beeper/phone) during off-shift hours, including emergency assessments
  
• Collaborate with nursing staff and consulting spécialists to optimize patient care
  
• Document patient progress and procedures using EpIC EMR system