Lucrative Neonatology Locums in Pontiac, MI
Updated 11/12/26
Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Physician
Neonatology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Neonatology Physician – Locum Tenens – Pontiac, MI
Position Overview
Seeking two Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neonatologists (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Pontiac, Michigan, beginning as soon as credentialing is completed.
The physicians will provide comprehensive inpatient neonatal care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), including management of critically ill newborns and extremely premature infants born before 28 weeks of gestation.
The assignment follows a one-week-on, one-week-off rotation, with daytime onsite coverage and overnight call responsibilities. A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is available onsite 24/7.
Multiple providers may be considered to accommodate part-time coverage arrangements.
Compensation:
24-Hour Daily Rate (Includes 9 Hours of Onsite Patient Care): $2340 per 24 hours
Assignment Details
Specialty: Neonatology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Pontiac, MI
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: As Soon as Credentialed
Positions Available: 2
Contract Duration: To Be Determined
Practice Setting: Inpatient Hospital / Level III NICU
Patient Population: 100% Neonatal
Average Daily Census: Approximately 14 Patients
NICU Level: III
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: Yes
Teaching Responsibilities: None
Schedule
Rotation: One Week On / One Week Off
Onsite Coverage: Typically 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Call Coverage: Remainder of Each 24-Hour Coverage Period
Call Type: Beeper / Phone
Call Ratio: To Be Confirmed
Average Callback Hours: To Be Confirmed
Part-Time Coverage: May Be Considered
Weekend Coverage: Included in Assigned Rotation
The lead Neonatologist will provide additional scheduling details during the department interview.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Newborns and Neonates
Average Daily Census: Approximately 14 Patients
Patient Setting: 100% Inpatient
NICU Level: III
Critically Ill Newborns
Premature and Extremely Premature Infants
Micro-Preemies Under 28 Weeks of Gestation
Neonates Requiring Advanced Respiratory and Intensive Care Support
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Level III NICU Care
Evaluate and Manage Critically Ill Newborns
Manage Premature and Extremely Premature Infants
Provide Care for Micro-Preemies Under 28 Weeks
Perform Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization
Manage Neonatal Respiratory Distress and Critical Illness
Perform Endotracheal Intubation
Place Umbilical Venous Catheters
Perform Lumbar Punctures
Place Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Provide Ongoing Neonatal Assessment and Treatment
Respond to Urgent and Emergent NICU Needs
Collaborate With Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Staff
Participate in Scheduled Overnight and Weekend Call
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Required Procedures and Clinical Skills
Neonatal Resuscitation – Required
Endotracheal Intubation – Required
Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC) Placement – Required
Lumbar Puncture (LP) – Required
PICC Line Placement – Required
Level III NICU Procedural Competency – Required
Management of Extremely Premature Infants
Neonatal Critical Care
Emergency Neonatal Stabilization
Advanced Neonatal Respiratory Management
Inpatient Neonatal Consultation and Management
Clinical Environment / Support
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Approximately 14 Neonatal Patients Daily
Care for Infants Born Before 28 Weeks
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner: Onsite 24/7
Established Neonatal Intensive Care Services
Epic EMR
No Teaching or Leadership Responsibilities
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – Required
Board Eligibility Must Be Within 5 Years – Required
Completed Neonatology Fellowship – Required
Active Michigan Medical License or Willingness to Obtain – Required
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification – Required
Active DEA Registration – Required
Competency in Required Level III NICU Procedures – Required
Experience Managing Extremely Premature Infants
Ability to Provide Inpatient Neonatal Critical Care
Ability to Participate in One-Week-On / One-Week-Off Coverage
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology – Preferred
Clean Professional Background – Highly Preferred
Epic EMR Experience Preferred
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Neonatology Board Certification or Eligibility Documentation
Neonatology Fellowship Documentation
Active Michigan Medical License or Confirmation of Willingness to Obtain
Current NRP Certification
Active DEA Registration
Documentation of Recent Level III NICU Experience
Confirmation of Competency in Required Neonatal Procedures
Experience Managing Infants Born Before 28 Weeks
Malpractice and Professional Background History
Confirmation of Availability for Rotating Weekly Coverage
Confirmation of Interest in Full-Time or Part-Time Coverage
Earliest Available Start Date
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: Approximately 3–4 Months
Temporary Privileges: Not Available
Michigan Medical Licensure Verification
Neonatology Board Certification or Eligibility Verification
Fellowship Training Verification
NRP and DEA Verification
Clinical Competency and Procedural Privileging Review
Malpractice and Background Review
Hospital Credentialing Required Before Start
Position Overview
Seeking two Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neonatologists (MD/DO) for a locum tenens opportunity in Pontiac, Michigan, beginning as soon as credentialing is completed.
The physicians will provide comprehensive inpatient neonatal care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), including management of critically ill newborns and extremely premature infants born before 28 weeks of gestation.
The assignment follows a one-week-on, one-week-off rotation, with daytime onsite coverage and overnight call responsibilities. A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is available onsite 24/7.
Multiple providers may be considered to accommodate part-time coverage arrangements.
Compensation:
24-Hour Daily Rate (Includes 9 Hours of Onsite Patient Care): $2340 per 24 hours
Assignment Details
Specialty: Neonatology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Pontiac, MI
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: As Soon as Credentialed
Positions Available: 2
Contract Duration: To Be Determined
Practice Setting: Inpatient Hospital / Level III NICU
Patient Population: 100% Neonatal
Average Daily Census: Approximately 14 Patients
NICU Level: III
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: Yes
Teaching Responsibilities: None
Schedule
Rotation: One Week On / One Week Off
Onsite Coverage: Typically 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Call Coverage: Remainder of Each 24-Hour Coverage Period
Call Type: Beeper / Phone
Call Ratio: To Be Confirmed
Average Callback Hours: To Be Confirmed
Part-Time Coverage: May Be Considered
Weekend Coverage: Included in Assigned Rotation
The lead Neonatologist will provide additional scheduling details during the department interview.
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Newborns and Neonates
Average Daily Census: Approximately 14 Patients
Patient Setting: 100% Inpatient
NICU Level: III
Critically Ill Newborns
Premature and Extremely Premature Infants
Micro-Preemies Under 28 Weeks of Gestation
Neonates Requiring Advanced Respiratory and Intensive Care Support
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Level III NICU Care
Evaluate and Manage Critically Ill Newborns
Manage Premature and Extremely Premature Infants
Provide Care for Micro-Preemies Under 28 Weeks
Perform Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization
Manage Neonatal Respiratory Distress and Critical Illness
Perform Endotracheal Intubation
Place Umbilical Venous Catheters
Perform Lumbar Punctures
Place Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Provide Ongoing Neonatal Assessment and Treatment
Respond to Urgent and Emergent NICU Needs
Collaborate With Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Staff
Participate in Scheduled Overnight and Weekend Call
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Required Procedures and Clinical Skills
Neonatal Resuscitation – Required
Endotracheal Intubation – Required
Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC) Placement – Required
Lumbar Puncture (LP) – Required
PICC Line Placement – Required
Level III NICU Procedural Competency – Required
Management of Extremely Premature Infants
Neonatal Critical Care
Emergency Neonatal Stabilization
Advanced Neonatal Respiratory Management
Inpatient Neonatal Consultation and Management
Clinical Environment / Support
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Approximately 14 Neonatal Patients Daily
Care for Infants Born Before 28 Weeks
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner: Onsite 24/7
Established Neonatal Intensive Care Services
Epic EMR
No Teaching or Leadership Responsibilities
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine – Required
Board Eligibility Must Be Within 5 Years – Required
Completed Neonatology Fellowship – Required
Active Michigan Medical License or Willingness to Obtain – Required
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification – Required
Active DEA Registration – Required
Competency in Required Level III NICU Procedures – Required
Experience Managing Extremely Premature Infants
Ability to Provide Inpatient Neonatal Critical Care
Ability to Participate in One-Week-On / One-Week-Off Coverage
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology – Preferred
Clean Professional Background – Highly Preferred
Epic EMR Experience Preferred
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Neonatology Board Certification or Eligibility Documentation
Neonatology Fellowship Documentation
Active Michigan Medical License or Confirmation of Willingness to Obtain
Current NRP Certification
Active DEA Registration
Documentation of Recent Level III NICU Experience
Confirmation of Competency in Required Neonatal Procedures
Experience Managing Infants Born Before 28 Weeks
Malpractice and Professional Background History
Confirmation of Availability for Rotating Weekly Coverage
Confirmation of Interest in Full-Time or Part-Time Coverage
Earliest Available Start Date
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: Approximately 3–4 Months
Temporary Privileges: Not Available
Michigan Medical Licensure Verification
Neonatology Board Certification or Eligibility Verification
Fellowship Training Verification
NRP and DEA Verification
Clinical Competency and Procedural Privileging Review
Malpractice and Background Review
Hospital Credentialing Required Before Start
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service