Neonatology Physician

We are seeking an experienced Neonatologist for an ongoing locum opportunity in Belleville, New Jersey, with an ASAP start and coverage anticipated through January 2027. This position provides coverage for a Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU and well-baby nursery, including delivery attendance, neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, and transfer support. Providers located in the tri-state area who can assist with urgent coverage needs are strongly preferred.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Strong preference for tri-state-area providers who can assist with emergency coverage needs

Schedule

• Coverage needed 7 days per week
• 12-hour shifts available
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
• Schedule may include day, night, and 24-hour shifts
• Weekday and weekend coverage
• No call

Practice Setting

• Level II Special Care Nursery / NICU
• Well-baby nursery
• Hospital-based Neonatology
• Pediatric/neonatal patient population
• Epic EMR
• No telehealth
• No trauma designation

Patient Volume

• Approximately patients
• Average well-baby nursery census: approximately 5
• Approximately 5 deliveries per day

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Neonatology coverage for the Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU
• Cover the well-baby nursery
• Attend all Cesarean section deliveries
• Attend high-risk vaginal deliveries
• Attend additional deliveries when requested by OB
• Perform neonatal resuscitation
• Evaluate newborns with clinical concerns
• Provide overnight newborn evaluations and rounds when working nights
• Stabilize newborns requiring a higher level of care
• Coordinate and assist with neonatal transfers when necessary
• May accompany neonatal transport/pickup when required

Clinical Support

• Neonatology support available by phone
• L&D staff trained in neonatal resuscitation
• Respiratory Therapist available in the hospital
• Additional Neonatology backup located approximately 30 minutes away
• Backup may be able to respond onsite for anticipated high-risk deliveries when adequate notice is provided

Transfer Coverage

• Newborns requiring advanced care are transferred to a higher-level facility
• Respiratory Therapy support available for emergencies
• Neonatology backup available
• Physician may participate in neonatal transport when necessary

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Neonatology experience required
• Must be comfortable managing a Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU
• Must be comfortable performing neonatal resuscitation
• Must be comfortable attending C-sections and high-risk deliveries
• Must be capable of independently evaluating and stabilizing newborns requiring transfer to a higher level of care
• Must be comfortable functioning with significant clinical independence

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Neonatologist comfortable providing independent coverage in a Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU and well-baby nursery, including neonatal resuscitation, high-risk delivery attendance, stabilization, and transfers. Physicians who live in New Jersey or the surrounding tri-state area and can provide flexible day, night, weekend, or urgent coverage are especially desirable.