Physician Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description

A rewarding opportunity awaits a skilled neonatal perinatal professional in an inpatient setting in Eureka, CA. This locum tenens position focuses on providing care to NICU patients and pediatric cases, requiring a pediatric hospitalist with neonatology experience or a neonatologist at ease with pediatric patients. The role involves covering 24-hour call shifts across various dates, encompassing neonatal intensive care and pediatric management duties.

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• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
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• Setting: Inpatient
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• Start Date: 11/01/2026
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• Schedule: Call only, 24-hour beeper call
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• Patient Population: NICU patients down to 32 weeks, about 80% NICU and 20% pediatrics
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• Location: Eureka, CA
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• Weekly direct deposit
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• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
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• Supportive credentialing assistance
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• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
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• Flexible scheduling
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• Provide inpatient care focused mainly on NICU patients and some pediatrics
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• Neonatal airway management, including intubation
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• Performing procedures like emergent UVC placement and needle decompression
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• Manage neonatal ventilation and air leak cases
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• Active CA medical license and DEA
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• Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency
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• Certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP required
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• 24-hour call shifts
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• Multiple dates available; see specified schedule for details
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• Proficient in EKG interpretation
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• Experienced in neonatal care practices such as UVC/UAC placement and lumbar punctures
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• Preferred skills include ventilator management and chest tube insertion
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