Neonatology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW :

• Job Title : Physician Neonatology
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Washington, DC
• Service Setting : Inpatient
• Coverage Type : Clinical Only
• Coverage Period : 05 / 19 / 2025 2 months (potential to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule : 12-hour or 24-hour shifts (Day and Night) PATIENT INFORMATION :
• Patient Demographics : Neonates and newborns
• Patient Volume / Census : NICU up to patients; Nursery 5 10 patients
• Admissions : Yes (including delivery resuscitation)
• Rounding : Yes
• Case Mix : Level 2 NICU, nursery care, delivery resuscitation FACILITY INFORMATION :
• No. of Beds in Department : 6 NICU beds
• EMR System : Cerner
• Reason for Coverage : Supplemental PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE :
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
• Credentialing Timeline : 30 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
• Rate : TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES :
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Nursery care management
• NICU level 2 patient care JOB REQUIREMENTS :
• Licenses : Active DC license
• Certifications : Board Certified in Neonatology, NRP, DEA, CDS
• Experience : Minimum Level 2 NICU experience required
• Other Qualifications : Must be available for interview and reference process; must provide 3 references DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Provide care for neonates in Level 2 NICU and newborn nursery
• Perform neonatal resuscitations at deliveries as needed
• Cover clinical shifts, including days and nights
• Maintain patient documentation in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with hospital staff for newborn care in an acute hospital setting