Neonatology Physician

Neonatologist

Assignment Details
Location: Michigan
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Neonatology
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
Coverage Type: Scheduled Coverage + Call
Anticipated Start Date: March 2027 or Potentially Earlier
Expected Duration: Full-Time Coverage During Provider Leave of Absence
Coverage Need: Full-Time Coverage; May Be Split Between Multiple Part-Time Providers
EMR: Epic

Compensation:
Hourly: $310/hr
Overtime: $470/hr
Night Call: $430/shift

Schedule
Typical Onsite Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Call Coverage: Remaining 16 Hours
Call Type: Beeper / Phone Call
Typical Rotation: 1 Week On / 1 Week Off
Exact Call Ratio and Callback Expectations to Be Discussed During Department Interview

Patient Population / Volume
100% Neonatal Patients
100% Inpatient
Average Daily Census: Approximately 14 Patients
Level III NICU

Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Inpatient Neonatology Coverage
Manage Neonatal Patients in a Level III NICU
Provide Required After-Hours Call Coverage
Perform Neonatal Intubation
Perform Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC) Placement
Perform Lumbar Puncture
Perform PICC Line Placement
Provide Other Procedures and Clinical Care Expected in a Level III NICU

Clinical Environment / Support
Level III NICU
No Leadership or Teaching Responsibilities Required
Epic EMR

Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible Within 5 Years - Required
Neonatology Fellowship Training - Required
Active Michigan Medical License or Willing to Obtain - Required
NRP - Required
DEA Registration - Required
Level III NICU Skills and Procedural Competency - Required
Clean Background - Highly Preferred

Credentialing
Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 3-4 Months
Temporary Privileges Not Available