Locum Tenens Neonatology Physician - Pontiac, MI - 24 hour schedule with night call - Open to physicians willing to obtain an MI

Position Overview:

Seeking two (2) Board Certified or Eligible Locum Tenens Neonatologists to assist with coverage starting as soon as credentialed. Coverage is needed to bridge an anticipated gap during a permanent provider's planned leave of absence (LOA). Full travel compensation is available for qualified out-of-state candidates.

Schedule & Hours:

• Rotation: 1 Week On / 1 Week Off (Alternating weeks)
• On-Site Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (9 hours of on-site patient care daily)
• Call Coverage: Beeper / Phone Call for the remaining 16 hours of the day
• Flexibility: Hours can be shared across multiple providers working part-time/fractional shifts.

Practice Highlights & Clinical Details:

• Facility Level: Level III NICU (Care provided to micro-preemies under 28 weeks)
• Patient Volume: Average of 14 patients per day (100% Neonate / 100% Inpatient)
• Support Staff: 1 NNP on-site 24/7
• Leadership / Teaching: None required
• EMR System: Epic
• Department Support: Scheduling nuances and specific call ratios will be reviewed directly by the Lead Neonatologist during the department interview.

Required Skills & Procedures:

• NRP
• Intubation
• Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)
• Lumbar Puncture (LP)
• Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
• Standard Level III NICU clinical procedures

Compensation & Rate Expectations:

• Daily Rate: Up to $2200 / 24-hour period (includes 9 hours of on-site patient care + remaining call hours).
  
• Travel: Client will cover full travel costs (Flight/Mileage, Lodging, Car Rental).

Credentialing Details:

• Estimated Timeline: 3–4 Months (Standard process; temporary privileges are not available).

Submission & Requirement Checklist:

• Board Certification: BC or BE within 5 years of training completion [Required]
• Licensure: Active Michigan Medical License (or willing to obtain) [Required]
• Education: Completed Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine [Required]
• Certifications: Active DEA and NRP [Required]
• Background: Clean background preferred