Neonatology Physician

Job Title: Locum - Physician - Neonatology Lansing, MI
Start Date: 07/01/2026
Hourly Pay Rate: $312.00


Job Description:
UMH Sparrow Lansing Main Hospital is seeking a Board Certified Neonatologist to cover day shifts, night call, and weekends. Providers are expected to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of call. This is a short-term staffing assignment within a Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery setting, supporting neonatal patients and high-risk deliveries. The schedule includes a 10-hour day shift and 14-hour night home call shifts.


Key Responsibilities:

• Attend high-risk deliveries and C-sections
• Manage ventilation including BiPAP/CPAP, oscillator ventilators, and nitric oxide (iNO) therapy
• Perform neonatal procedures such as chest tube, central line, arterial line, PA catheter, UVC, UAC, and PICC placements
• Manage emergency situations and neonatal resuscitation
• Supervise Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) when applicable
• Document care using EPIC EMR system

Requirements:

• Board Certified in Neonatology
• Ability to arrive within 30 minutes for on-call situations
• Experience performing advanced procedures listed above
• Credentialing process approximately 120+ days

Additional Details:

• Coverage Period: July 1, 2026 - July 1, 2027
• Patient Volume: Approximately 3 admissions per day, with an average of 31 patients daily in a 47-bed facility
• Call Ratio: 1:4 with a variable schedule due to staffing needs
• Facility Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center
• Support Staff includes NICU Nurse Manager, OT, PT, dieticians, nursing staff, Child Life Specialists, and NNPs

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly rate: $312.00
• Malpractice insurance included in rates
• Orientation pay: half of the hourly rate
• Holiday pay: 1.5x hourly rate for applicable holidays
• Support for hotel, mileage at IRS standard rate, and flights when applicable
• Benefits include comprehensive medical benefits (W-2), weekly pay schedule via direct deposit, competitive pay packages, referral bonuses, paid sick time per applicable laws, and reimbursements for licensure, certification, and travel expenses

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply