Description

Locums Neonatology Physician in Lansing, Michigan - Block Scheduling, Level III NICU

Cover flexible 7- to 14-day blocks in a Level III NICU while caring for neonatal patients alongside an experienced team of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and support staff.

Highlights

• Preferred 7- to 14-day block scheduling
• Level III NICU at a Level I trauma center
• Mix of day shifts and night home call
• Collaborative care with dedicated NNP support

Practice & Cases

• Inpatient coverage in a 47-bed NICU and Special Care Nursery
• Average daily census of 31 patients with approximately 3 admissions per day
• High-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, ventilation management, and neonatal procedures
• Procedures include chest tubes, central and arterial lines, UVC, UAC, PA catheter insertion, and PICC placement

Schedule

• Approximately 9 weeks of day coverage and 9 weeks of night coverage
• Preferred 7- to 14-day coverage blocks
• 10-hour day shifts and 14-hour home call nights
• Variable 1:4 home call rotation with a 30-minute response time

Requirements

• Must be an MD or DO
• Active Michigan medical license required
• Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Neonatology with Neonatology fellowship required
• Current NRP Advanced Provider or Instructor status required

Logistics

• Airfare, lodging, rental car, and mileage are provided
• Hotel, flights, and IRS-standard mileage reimbursement included

We'd be happy to discuss the available 7- to 14-day coverage blocks and the mix of daytime coverage and home call to see if this assignment fits your schedule.