Neonatology Physician

Neonatology Locums - Lansing, MI Quick Overview

• Specialty: Neonatology
• Location: Lansing, Michigan
• Coverage Period: ASAP - July 1, 2027
• Setting: Level III NICU / Special Care Nursery
• Coverage Need: Short Staffing
• Trauma Designation: Level I Trauma Center
• EMR: Epic

Coverage NeedsDay Coverage

• Approximately 9 weeks of daytime coverage needed
• Preferred scheduling in continuous 7-14 day blocks

Night Coverage

• Approximately 9 weeks of night call coverage needed
• Home call coverage

Call Requirements

• Call Ratio: 1:4
• Night Shift: 14-hour home call
• Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes when called in
• Call schedule is variable due to staffing shortages

Required Licenses & CertificationsLicensure

• Active Michigan Medical License Required at Time of Name Clear

Board Certification

• Board Certified in Neonatology Required
• Truly Board Eligible Candidates May Be Considered

Training

• Neonatology Fellowship Required

Certifications

• Current NRP Advanced Provider or NRP Instructor Status Required
• NALS Certification Preferred

Clinical Responsibilities

• Neonatal intensive care coverage
• Attend high-risk deliveries
• Attend C-sections
• Neonatal resuscitation and emergency management
• Ventilator management
• Potential supervision of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
• Documentation in Epic

Required Clinical Experience & ProceduresVentilation Management

• BiPAP
• CPAP
• Oscillator Ventilator Support
• Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO)

Required Procedures

• Chest Tube Placement
• Central Line Placement
• Arterial Line Placement
• PA Catheter Placement
• Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)
• Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)
• PICC Placement
  • NNPs perform most PICC placements; physician support needed for difficult lines

Patient Volume & Unit InformationDaily Volume

• Average Admissions: 3 per day
• Average Daily Census: 31 patients

Staffing ModelDay Shift

• Two Neonatologists split coverage
• Four providers (NNPs and/or Residents) assist with patient management
• Neonatologists assist when census exceeds provider caps

Night Shift

• One Attending Neonatologist
• Two In-House NNPs

Unit Capacity

• 47 Total Beds
  • 33 Licensed NICU Beds
  • 12 Special Care Nursery Beds
  • 2 Bassinets

Schedule

• Day Shift: 10 Hours
• Night Shift: 14-Hour Home Call

Support Staff

• NICU Nurse Manager
• Operations Manager
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
• Nursing Staff
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Dietitians
• Child Life Specialists

Ideal Candidate

• Active Michigan license in hand
• Board Certified Neonatologist (or truly Board Eligible)
• Fellowship-trained in Neonatology
• Current NRP Advanced Provider or Instructor certification
• Comfortable managing a Level III NICU with high-risk deliveries, ventilator management, neonatal procedures, and call responsibilities

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