Locums Neonatology Physician

A respected healthcare system in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Locums Neonatology Physician to provide coverage in a busy Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery setting. This opportunity offers a collaborative neonatal care environment with advanced clinical resources, dedicated NICU support staff, and a balanced schedule consisting of daytime coverage and overnight home call responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is fellowship-trained in Neonatology and experienced managing high-acuity neonatal patients, advanced ventilator support, and neonatal procedures in a Level III NICU environment.

Position Details

Practice Setting: Level III NICU & Special Care Nursery

Shift Structure:

Day Shift: 10-hour shifts

Night Shift: 14-hour home call

Weekend Coverage: Required

Call Requirements: Yes

Physician must be able to arrive onsite within 30 minutes if called in

Call Ratio: 1:4

EMR System: EPIC

Facility Information

Average Daily Census: 31 patients

Average Admissions Per Day: 3

Bed Capacity:

33 licensed NICU beds

12 Special Care Nursery beds

2 bassinets

47 total beds

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive neonatal care within a Level III NICU

Attend high-risk deliveries and Cesarean sections

Manage critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support

Provide ventilation management including:

BiPAP/CPAP

Oscillator ventilator support

Nitric Oxide (iNO)

Perform neonatal procedures including:

Chest tube insertion

Central line placement

Arterial line insertion

PA catheter insertion

Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)

Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)

PICC placement

Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency management

Potential supervision and collaboration with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC EMR

Qualifications

MD or DO required

Fellowship-trained in Neonatology required

Board Certified in Neonatology required

Active Michigan medical license required

Current NALS certification required