Location:Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania offers a unique blend of rich history, vibrant arts culture, and stunning countryside landscapes in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The area provides an exceptional quality of life with a welcoming community, excellent dining, and easy access to major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and New York City.
Facility:This medical center is a growing healthcare facility expanding its capabilities with a new Level II NICU, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing neonatal care in the region. The facility offers a supportive environment with a 3-bed department and a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to its youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Opportunity:Physician - Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Job Details:- Provide full-time locum tenens coverage for a new Level II NICU with up to 3 patient encounters per shift
- Perform daily rounding on all babies delivered and provide back-up on-call coverage for APPs
- Must hold an active Pennsylvania medical license - IMLC not accepted
- Board certification required (Certified level minimum)
- BLS and PALS certifications required
- Credentialing timeframe approximately 90 days
- Manage Nursery Level II/NICU patients
- Provide invasive (ETT) and non-invasive (BiPAP/CPAP) ventilation management
- Administer and manage use of nitric oxide (iNO)
- Perform chest tube insertion
- Conduct exchange transfusions
- Perform hemodialysis catheter placement
- Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
- Insert central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic taps including lumbar puncture, paracentesis, and thoracentesis
- Perform circumcisions
- Attend all C-sections, including high-risk C-sections
- Nearest airport: Harrisburg International
- Lodging provided per policy
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
