Camp Lejeune - Neonatologist

Valor Healthcare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Military seeks a Neonatologist to join the Neonatal–Perinatal service at Naval Medical Center, Camp Lejeune, NC. The physician will provide comprehensive neonatology services in the Level II NICU, Mother Baby Unit and Labor & Delivery units as an independent contractor.

Opportunity available for full-time or part-time/PRN work with generous hourly compensation, malpractice tail coverage, and telephonic call hours.

Qualifications

• BC MD/DO with unrestricted license in any state
• Completion of accredited Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine residency
• Active BLS, NRP, PALS and STABLE certifications
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience within the past two years

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical assessment and management for neonates in the Level II NICU.
• Manage resuscitation, ventilation, stabilization, and orders for neonates prior to transport.
• Order and interpret labs, EKGs, radiology and other studies as needed.
• Perform procedures such as endotracheal intubation, routine phlebotomy and central line placements as required.
• Attend routine and high-risk deliveries as part of the resuscitation team.
• Deliver outpatient follow-up care for NICU patients and educate learners in the nursery.

Skills

BC MD/DO

Unrestricted license in any state

AHA BLS

NRP

PALS

STABLE

1-year clinical experience

Education

MD/DO

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine residency

Job description

Overview

Neonatologist - Camp Lejeune, NC 28547

Opportunity for a Full-Time or Part Time/PRN Neonatologist at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina - Use ANY STATE License!

Competitive Compensation As Independent Contractor

Humana Military is seeking a BC Neonatologist to provide comprehensive neonatologist services in the Level II NICU, Mother Baby Unit and Labor & Delivery Unit at Naval Medical Center, Camp Lejeune, NC.

The Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is located in southeastern North Carolina close to Jacksonville. It is near Oslow Beach and waterways like the New River, to support an active, outdoor lifestyle, while still offering a slower pace of life than larger metro areas. Beyond base recreation, residents can explore local parks, memorials, beaches (Topsail Island, Emerald Isle), golf courses, and museums in the Jacksonville area. Compared to many coastal or military-adjacent areas, housing and everyday expenses around Jacksonville are relatively affordable.

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm; Saturday / Sunday 7am - 11am

Telephonic Call Hours - Monday through Friday, 3 pm through 7 am; Saturday/Sunday 11am through 7am

Generous Hourly Rate for Regular Hours/Call Back to facility and Telephonic Call Hours as Independent Contractor/10-99'd

Malpractice Coverage with Lifetime Tail

Qualifications

• BC MD/DO – Must have completed a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from a medical school approved by the Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Hospital Association, or possess permanent certification by the Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or completed a Fifth Pathway Program
• Completion of accredited residency program in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Active, unrestricted license in any of the 50 States or U.S. Territories
• AHA BLS, NRP, PALS, STABLE
• 1-YR Clinical Experience within the past two years

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical assessment, examination, consultation, diagnosis, and treatment plans for neonates.
• Provide medical management of neonates to include neonatal resuscitation, conventional ventilation, stabilization and maintenance of Level II care prior to transport, and prescription of medications including controlled substances to treat neonatal medical disorders.
• Request and interpret laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, radiographic procedures, and other tests.
• Determine appropriate procedures and perform procedures including sedation, endotracheal intubation, routine phlebotomy, arterial phlebotomy, percutaneous central venous line placement, umbilical line placement, lumbar puncture, suprapubic bladder taps, bladder catheterization needle thoracentesis, chet tube placement, and circumcision.
• Attend routine and high-risk deliveries as a member of the Resuscitation Team and perform Neonatal Resuscitation.
• Provide medical care to neonates awaiting transport to other facilities and arriving from other higher level of care NICUs.
• Provide outpatient care for routine appointments / NICU follow-up appointments.
• Provide clinical instruction to students and resident physicians rotating through the nursery.