Neonatal-Pediatric Physician (Locum Tenens)

GHR Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 291,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

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Dental and Vision

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Job summary

GHR Healthcare is seeking a board-certified Neonatologist for a locum tenens assignment in Worcester, MA. The physician will care for newborns, infants, and children across clinic, nursery, and NICU settings with scheduled call coverage.

The role requires fellowship training in neonatal-perinatal medicine, PALS, and at least 1 year of NICU experience. Expect 24-hour onsite coverage and C-section attendances in a dynamic neonatal care team.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and eligibility to practice as a physician.
• Board certification required.
• Fellowship training in neonatal-perinatal medicine.
• At least 1 year of recent pediatric, neonatal, or NICU clinical experience.
• Current PALS certification.
• Ability to provide scheduled clinic, call, and onsite 24-hour coverage.
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric critical care procedures is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for newborns, infants, and pediatric patients in neonatal and pediatric settings.
• Evaluate and manage patients in a Level II or Level III nursery/NICU environment.
• Attend scheduled C-sections and high-risk C-sections.
• Provide clinic coverage, overnight call, and designated 24-hour onsite coverage.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation (ETT, CPAP, BiPAP, nitric oxide when indicated).
• Perform or manage procedures (intubation, central/arterial line placement, umbilical lines, LP, chest tube, taps).
• Evaluate acute volume and blood pressure concerns and coordinate treatment.
• Interpret X-rays and EKGs; coordinate care with the clinical team.

Skills

Clinical experience

PALS certification

Education

Medical degree

Board certification in Neonatology

Fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine

Job description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a board-certified Neonatologist for a locum tenens assignment in Worcester, MA. The physician will care for newborns, infants, and children across clinic, nursery, and NICU settings with scheduled call coverage.

The role requires fellowship training in neonatal-perinatal medicine, PALS, and at least 1 year of NICU experience. Expect 24-hour onsite coverage and C-section attendances in a dynamic neonatal care team.