Neonatology Physician

Neonatology Physician at Pacific Companies summary :

A Neonatology Physician locums position is available in Mississippi, providing 24-hour call coverage for a Level III NICU. The role involves attending high-risk deliveries, assisting Nurse Practitioners with patient assessments, and managing care for stable infants weighing 600 grams and above. Candidates must hold an active Mississippi medical license and be board certified or board eligible, with coverage needed from August onward.

Neonatology Locums Job Mississippi August Start - Ongoing

The Neonatology locum tenens opportunity in Mississippi

Location : Mississippi - 25 miles from Alabama

Duration : August 28 - ongoing

Reason for coverage : need additional coverage.

Schedule : 1 full week / month

Shift : Physicians will provide 24-hour call coverage (rounding and in unit daily)

Call : 24-hour call from hotel overnight.

Patient volume : TBD

Scope : Level III NICU; They no longer have an oscillator but do have CMV, high flow, and bubble CPAP. They do not have cooling, surgery, or ECMO. Keeping babies 26 week and up or 600 grams and up as long as they are stable not requiring surgery. Neonatologists assist NNP s with assessments if we are extremely busy and make rounds, but that all can be delegated to NNP if they prefer. Providers would be expected to attend high-risk deliveries.

EMR : Epic

Affiliated Hospital : level 3 trauma facility with a 12 bed level 3 NICU

Group / support : NNP coverage 24 / 7 in house

Requirements : Active MS license (will consider IMLC but not their preference). Board certified or truly board eligible

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