Locum Tenens Neonatologist | Alexandria, LA

Locum Tenens Neonatologist | Alexandria, LA

Level III NICU | 24-Hour Shifts with Home Call | Holiday & Per Diem Coverage

Step into a high-impact per diem clinical opportunity in Central Louisiana. A leading pediatric medical group in Alexandria is seeking a board-certified Neonatologist (MD/DO) for ongoing locum tenens coverage, with critical coverage needed over the upcoming holiday periods (Dec 22–25 and Dec 29–Jan 2).

Designed for neonatologists seeking a collaborative clinical environment with excellent lifestyle balance, this role offers an ideal practice framework: 24-hour shifts with home call after rounds, 24/7 in-house NNP coverage, and strong physician-led multidisciplinary support.

The Practice Experience

Join a dedicated, quality-driven neonatal team providing comprehensive care across Central Louisiana’s largest and most advanced Level III NICU.

• Clinical Scope: Lead specialized inpatient care across a 34-bed Level III NICU, newborn nursery, and high-risk deliveries:

  • Deliver care in a collaborative model supported by 2 attending neonatologists and 4 dedicated NNPs

  • Conduct daily inpatient rounds, manage complex neonatal admissions, and oversee high-risk delivery coverage (1,500–2,000 annual deliveries)

  • Perform newborn nursery rounds and support an NNP-led neonatal transport team (physician provides in-house coverage during active transports)

  • Practice within a comprehensive women’s and children’s hospital featuring a 19-bed pediatric unit, 29-bed well-baby nursery, and 26-bed OB/post-partum unit

• Shift & Schedule Advantage: 24-hour block shifts featuring home call for attending physicians after daily rounding is completed.

• In-House NNP Support: Advanced Practice Providers (NNPs) are on-site in the hospital 24 hours a day, providing continuous bedside coverage.

• Priority Dates: Critical holiday coverage needed for December 22–25 and December 29–January 2.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

We are seeking a clinically active, experienced Neonatologist dedicated to evidence-based neonatal intensive care.

• Credentials & Boarding: Board Certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (MD/DO).

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 1 year of post-fellowship clinical experience required, with active clinical practice within the past 12 months.

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Louisiana State Medical License or IMLC eligibility.

• Documentation: Completed prescreen questionnaire, detailed CV (MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained), and a recent self-query NPDB report are required at presentation.

Elevate your practice with a rewarding Per Diem Neonatology placement in Alexandria, Louisiana. Connect with our senior executive search team today to secure your holiday coverage schedule!