Neonatology Physician

Cynet locums; California; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Neonatology Physician to provide specialized care for newborns in a critical NICU environment. This locum tenens role, based in California, involves managing health conditions in premature or ill infants, covering daily calls, and performing necessary procedures. The position emphasizes education, as you will supervise Family Practice Residents, ensuring adherence to medical standards. With a focus on patient health and well-being, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable infants while working alongside a dedicated team of NICU professionals.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine is required.
• Must have substantial recent experience in neonatology services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized medical care for newborns in the NICU.
• Supervise Family Practice Residents and manage critical health conditions.

Skills

Neonatal Care

Ventilatory Assistance

Supervision of Residents

Critical Care Management

Emergency Procedures

Education

Board Certification in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine

Active California Medical License

Tools

Cerner Care B

Job description

Neonatology Physician at Cynet locums summary :

The Neonatology Physician provides specialized medical care for newborns, particularly in the NICU setting, and is responsible for managing critical health conditions in premature or ill infants. This locum tenens position based in California requires covering daily calls and performing necessary procedures to support patient health and well-being. With an emphasis on education, this role also includes supervising Family Practice Residents while ensuring compliance with required medical standards and practices.

Position Type : 1099 Locums Tenens

Position : Neonatologist (A bonus will be provided to anyone interested in covering the shift)

Location : California

Coverage type : On Call (Daily)

Schedule / Availability Requirements :

Shift type : 24hrs

Orientation business day prior to shift in afternoon

Dec 28-31 (ending Jan 1 am) will need to do onboarding the day prior (Dec 27)

Round in the NICU at least once per day then cover calls from the nursing staff and come to the hospital based as patient condition requires. NO rounding in nursery - peds hospitalists round in the nursery.

Average worked Callback Hours : 6.5 hours

Details :

• Setting is inpatient
• Admissions / Patients per day : NICU patient daily census between 7-12
• EMR : Cerner Care B
• Support Staff : NICU nurses, Family Practice Residents (which the neonatologist supervises / teaches while they are on Nursery rotation). Laborists and Pediatric Hospitalists. No APP support

Requirements :

• Board Certified or Eligible Neonatal / Perinatal Medicine - Required
• Active CA License - Required
• BLS, NRP, DEA - Required during credentialing
• Clean Malpractice - Required
• Has had substantial recent experience covering neonatology services (not pediatrics) - Required
• Procedures required : Ventilatory assistance, to include ETT CPAP, Nasal CPAP for more than 4 hours, NCPAP greater than 6 cm H2O, or FiO2 greater than 0.60, Surfactant administration beyond the initial dose, Administration of cardiac pressors, PaCO2 greater than 50 on two arterial blood gases 1 hour apart, Peripheral arterial line or central line, Chest tube, Total Parenteral Nutrition Hyperalimentation, Exchange Transfusion.