Locum Tenens Neonatologist (MD/DO) | Amarillo, TX

Locum Tenens Neonatologist (MD/DO) | Amarillo, TX

35-Bed Level III NICU | 24-Hour Shifts with Home Call | Holiday Block Coverage

Step into an exclusive per diem clinical engagement in the Texas Panhandle. A premier pediatric subspecialty medical group in Amarillo is seeking a board-certified Neonatologist (MD/DO) for high-priority holiday block coverage running December 24–28, 2026.

Designed for neonatologists seeking a manageable clinical pace with excellent lifestyle flexibility, this role offers an ideal practice framework: 24-hour shifts featuring in-house rounding paired with out-of-house call, 24/7 dedicated NNP coverage, and comprehensive pediatric subspecialty backing.

The Practice Experience

Join an established neonatal team providing advanced care across a high-volume 35-bed Level III NICU serving as the primary pediatric healthcare provider for the Texas Panhandle.

• Clinical Scope: Lead specialized inpatient care and high-risk infant management:

  • Provide daily rounding and ongoing clinical care for a NICU population averaging a daily census of 23–25 infants

  • Direct patient management alongside continuous 24/7 in-house NNP clinical support

  • Collaborate with in-house pediatric hospitalists (who manage newborn nursery coverage) and subspecialists across Pediatric Cardiology, Nephrology, Surgery, and Endocrinology

  • Practice within a dedicated regional children's hospital featuring 29 private inpatient rooms and over 10 pediatric subspecialties

• Shift & Coverage Structure: 24-hour daily shifts featuring in-house rounding with out-of-house call after rounding is completed.

• Priority Holiday Block Dates: December 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2026.

• Exclusive Opportunity: Strict cap on presentations—only five candidates will be name-cleared before the position closes.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

We are seeking a clinically active, board-certified 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 Texas State Medical License or active IMLC privileges (no exceptions).

• Background & Compliance: Clean background with zero malpractice history (no exceptions). Presentation requires a completed prescreen questionnaire, detailed CV (MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained), and a recent NPDB self-query report.

Elevate your practice with a premier Holiday Locum Tenens Neonatology placement in Amarillo, Texas. Connect with our senior executive search team today to secure your presentation spot before candidate slots fill!