Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Neonatal in St. Louis, MO

Doctor of Medicine | Neonatal
Location: St. Louis, MO
Employer: VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 9 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title: Metabolic Geneticist Physician – St. Louis, MO

Hook: Join a leading children's hospital in St. Louis, MO, as a Metabolic Geneticist Physician. Enjoy a Monday-Thursday schedule with competitive hourly pay, a supportive team of specialists, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in pediatric genetics and metabolic care.

Quick Facts

• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date/Duration: 04/19/2027
• Shift: Day, 4x8 hours (08:00 - 17:00)
• Hours/Week: 40
• Employment: Locum-to-Perm or Permanent
• Licenses/Certifications: MO & IL licenses preferred; BC in genetics required; BLS, BNDD, DEA
• Experience: 2-5 years minimum in genetics or metabolic disorders

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $156/hour
• Benefits: Competitive pay packages, weekly pay via direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits (W-2), robust referral bonus program, licensure, certification, travel reimbursements when applicable, paid sick time, and more.

What You’ll Do

• Provide outpatient genetics evaluations and manage biochemical/metabolic disorders
• Conduct inpatient consultations in PICU, NICU, and pediatric wards
• Collaborate with a team including genetic counselors, nurses, and assistants
• Support complex diagnostics and treatment planning for pediatric patients
• Utilize EMR software (EPIC) for charting and documentation
• Engage in ongoing patient care, including follow-up and patient education
• Assist with coverage during clinic hours and inpatient consults

What You Need

Required:

• Board Certification in Genetics (or in progress)
• State Licenses in MO and IL (will accept licensure candidates)
• BLS Certification
• Knowledge of pediatric genetic assessments and metabolic conditions
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient care in a hospital setting

Preferred:

• Experience supporting complex genetic evaluations
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

About the Assignment

Support staff includes genetic counselors, nurses, and assistants, providing a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment in a modern, pediatric-focused hospital. The facility is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the US, with a new hospital under construction for expanded services. The outpatient and inpatient setting allows for diverse clinical involvement in pediatric genetics and metabolic disorders.

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

Benefits

Licensure -Certification - Travel and other reimbursements when applicable