Physician / Neonatology / Mississippi / Locum Tenens / Neonatologist Job

JOB OVERVIEW


Profession: Physician

Specialty: Neonatology

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Hattiesburg, MS

Service Setting: Inpatient

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

Coverage Type: Call Only

Coverage Period: May 1-4, 2026
Call Schedule: 24-hr call
Call Type: Beeper

Call Ratio: 1:1

Callback %: 10

Call Response Time: 15 mins

Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 MA, 1 Office Staff

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Volume: 3-5

Admissions: 1

Phone Consults: 4

Rounding included: Yes; less than 4



FACILITY INFORMATION

Beds in Dept: 10

Nursery Level: III

EMR System: Cerner



PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: No

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Vent Management (Newborn, Pedia)

Intubation, C-Lines, A-Lines, UVC. UAC

Lumbar Puncture, Thora/Paracentesis

Chest Tube Insertion, Needle Pneumothorax

X-ray and EKG Interpretation

Suturing Minor Laceration

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Active MS License or IMLC

Board Certified

PALS

Fellowship