Neonatologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: 106145
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Neonatology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Pontiac, MI
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 7a-5p
  
  • 1 week on, 1 week off
• Call Schedule: Nights; 5p-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel covered, Malpractice insurance covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 100% Neonate
  
• Average Daily Volume: 14
  
• Case Mix: NICU, including micro-preemies (under 28 weeks)
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• NICU Level: III
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff Available: 1 NNP onsite 24/7
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

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

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Intubation
  
• UVC, LP, PICC
  
• Other Level 3 NICU procedures
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE (within 5 yrs of residency)
  
• Licenses: MI or IMLC
  
• DEA: Active
  
• Certifications: NRP
  
• Experience: Fellowship in Neonatology
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean background
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care to Level 3 NICU patients, including micro-preemies.
  
• Perform procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, lumbar puncture, and PICC line insertion.
  
• Manage patient care during on-site hours (7am-5pm) and provide beeper call coverage for evenings.
  
• Collaborate with NNP support staff and lead neonatologist.
  
• Ensure compliance with NRP and other required certifications.