Neonatology Physician

• Provide Level III NICU coverage

• Round once daily in the NICU

• Respond to nursing calls and present onsite for clinical needs

• No nursery rounding (covered by Pediatric Hospitalists)

• Average callback: 4.7 hours

• Orientation required the business day prior (afternoon)

• Support staff includes NICU nurses, FM residents, Laborists, and Pediatric Hospitalists

• No APP support

• Patient census: 7 12 NICU patients/day

• Coverage dates required each month:

  • January (ending Jan 21 AM)

  • Same date pattern needed every month ongoing

Provider must be proficient in high-acuity neonatology, including:

1. Ventilatory assistance, including ETT CPAP

2. Nasal CPAP (>4 hrs), NCPAP >6 cm H2O, FiO > 0.60

3. Surfactant administration beyond initial dose

4. Cardiac pressor administration

5. FiO > 0.60

6. PaCO > 50 on 2 ABGs 1 hr apart

7. Peripheral arterial or central line placement

8. Chest tube insertion

9. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

10. Exchange transfusion

11. Care of neonates

12. Care of neonates

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine

• Active state medical license

• BLS, NRP, DEA required

• Must be listed as a paneled provider with California Children Services (CCS)

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• Significant recent Neonatology experience (not pediatrics)

• Clean malpractice history

• Must be active staff at a TJC-accredited hospital with unrestricted privileges

• Available for all required monthly dates

• Must meet criteria for temporary/locum privileges (30-day timeframe)

Setting Details

• Level III NICU

• Trauma Level: II

• EMR: Cerner Care B

• Support: NICU nurses, FM residents, Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists

• Reason for need: Coverage gaps & ongoing rebid

Travel & Logistics

• Orientation: Afternoon before start date

• Lodging, malpractice, and travel is covered

• Credentialing: 30 days if eligible for temporary privileges