Locums Neonatology Physician in Kentucky - 24-Hour Call, Ongoing Need

Curative Talent; Owensboro (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Curative Talent, LLC invites neonatology specialists for ongoing locum coverage in Kentucky. The role covers inpatient NICU care for newborns, including very preterm infants, with 24-hour call and daytime onsite coverage. You will share high-risk deliveries with the NP and coordinate with NICU staff.

Start mid December 2026, with monthly ongoing coverage. Requires MD/DO, board certification in Neonatology, and an active Kentucky license.

Qualifications

• Must be MD or DO.
• Board certified in Neonatology.
• Active Kentucky license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient NICU coverage for newborns.
• Collaborate with neonatal NP and NICU nurses.
• Share attending high-risk deliveries with NP.

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Neonatology locums coverage in Kentucky with a Level III NICU and NNP support.

Highlights

• Ongoing need, about 15 shifts per month
• Level III NICU with 20 total beds, 8 Level III and 12 Level II
• NNP coverage is 24/7, with neonatologist backup as needed

Practice Setting

• Inpatient NICU coverage, newborns including as early as 27 weeks gestational age
• Team includes neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and specialized NICU nurses
• Higher level transfers for certain specialized surgeries
• Vacancy is to provide time off for a permanent provider

Schedule

• 24 hour call model, typically onsite in the morning and early afternoon, then pager call overnight
• Handoff is around 2pm by phone
• Overnight call is remote, available if the NNP needs assistance
• Start date is mid December 2026, with ongoing monthly coverage needs

Cases and Procedures

• NICU care for premature and term newborns, including very preterm infants
• Share attending high risk deliveries and C sections with the NP

Requirements

• Must be an MD or DO
• Board certified in Neonatology
• Active Kentucky license required, will not wait for license

If you can take 24 hour call with daytime onsite coverage and want ongoing NICU shifts in Kentucky, reach out and we can compare your availability with the monthly schedule.