Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Neonatal - $130 per hour in Lansing, MI

Physician Assistant | Neonatal
Location: Lansing, MI
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $130 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Neonatal Physician Assistant Opportunity

An established Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide inpatient neonatal care as part of a collaborative NICU team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside neonatologists and specialized neonatal staff in a high-acuity environment caring for critically ill newborns.

Compensation: Orientation: $65/hr, Hourly: $130/hr, Holiday: $200/hr, Holiday: $200/hr.

Position Overview


Schedule


Start Date: July 2026


Ongoing coverage need


Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM


Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM


Flexible scheduling based on unit needs

Practice Setting


Inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III NICU)


Level I Trauma Center


EMR: Epic


Physician-supervised practice model

Clinical Responsibilities


Provide comprehensive care for neonatal patients in the NICU


Attend high-risk deliveries


Perform neonatal resuscitation


Evaluate, diagnose, and manage neonatal conditions


Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary care teams


Document patient care using Epic EMR

Required Procedures


Delivery Room Attendance


Neonatal Resuscitation


PICC Line Placement


Umbilical Line Placement


Needle Aspiration


Chest Tube Placement


Patient Population


Neonates


Average patient volume: 10-12 patients per APP per day

Practice Environment


Physician supervision available onsite


Team-based care model


APPs do not practice independently


Opportunity to work in a specialized neonatal critical care setting

Qualifications


Board Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA)


Active Michigan License


Current NRP Advanced Provider or Instructor Status


Neonatal experience required


New graduates will not be considered

Additional Information


Coverage need due to staffing changes within the NICU program


Credentialing timeframe approximately 120+ days


Travel assistance available for qualifying providers

Ideal Candidate


Experienced Physician Assistant with NICU or neonatal critical care experience


Skilled in neonatal procedures and resuscitation


Comfortable working in a collaborative, physician-supervised environment


Strong clinical assessment and critical care management skills