Lucrative Neonatology Locums in Pontiac, MI

Job Description

Job Description

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