A Locums Neonatologist Is Needed in VA

Confidential; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Travel and housing expenses covered

Visa options for J-1/H-1B

Dedicated Weatherby consultant access

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a neonatology locum tenens physician for Virginia Beach. The role features 24-hour in-house mornings and a 1:3 on-call ratio as the team expands, with about 10–13 patient census and Level III acuity.

The shift includes a neonatologist plus an NNP per rotation, with rounds led by the neonatologist and a focus on ventilation support. Procedures include umbilical lines, intubation, and occasional chest tubes.

Qualifications

• 24-hour shifts with in-house mornings and on-call remainder.
• Team: 1 neonatologist + 1 NNP per shift.
• Focus on grower/feeder care, ventilation support; no onsite surgical cases.
• Procedures include umbilical lines, intubations, occasional chest tubes.
• J-1 and H-1B visa candidates welcomed.
• Paid malpractice insurance; prepaid travel and housing expenses.
• Assignment details and time entry via online portal.

Responsibilities

• Lead neonatal assessments and planning with the NNP on shift.
• Provide ventilation support and manage care for neonates 25 weeks and up.
• Collaborate with the neonatology team to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Participate in rounds and contribute to daily care plans.

Skills

Neonatology

NNP collaboration

Ventilation support

On-call scheduling

Job description

24-hour shifts -- in-house mornings, remainder on callShared call model -- 1:3 ratio as team expands (low call burden)Average census: 10 - 13 patients; Level III (B) acuity, 25 weeks and upTeam model: 1 neonatologist + 1 NNP per shiftNNPs conduct daily rounds -- neonatologist leads assessments and planningGrower/feeder focus -- ventilation support, no surgical cases onsiteProcedures: umbilical lines, intubations, occasional chest tubesJ-1 and H-1B visa candidates welcomedPaid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expensesAssignment details and time entry in online portalCompetitive compensation24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultantCharter member of NALTO

"Since 1995,

Weatherby Healthcare

has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide.