Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Neonatal in Lansing, MI

Doctor of Medicine | Neonatal
Location: Lansing, MI
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

• 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

• 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

• MD or DO required
• Fellowship-trained in Neonatology required
• Board Certified in Neonatology required
• Active Michigan medical license required
• Current NALS certification required