Neonatology Physician Locum Tenens Connecticut
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Neonatologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Connecticut from January through September 2027.
The physician will provide inpatient neonatal care, including coverage of a Level III-B Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and newborn nursery services. The assignment requires coverage at two locations, with scheduled daytime responsibilities and nightly beeper call.
Candidates must be locally available, hold an active Connecticut medical license or qualify through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), and have experience providing comprehensive neonatal care.
Compensation:
Hourly: $310/hr
Overtime: $470/hr
Night Call: $430/shift
Assignment Details
Specialty: Neonatology
Provider Type: Physician
Location: Connecticut
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 2027
End Date: September 2027
Coverage Frequency: 1 Week Per Month
Providers Needed: 1
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
Facility Coverage: Two Locations
NICU Level: III-B
EMR: Epic
Leadership or Teaching Responsibilities: None
Schedule
Coverage Period: January September 2027
Frequency: 1 Week Per Month
Schedule: Monday Monday
Daytime Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Night Call: Nightly Beeper/Phone Call
Call Ratio: 1:4
Call Back Frequency: Approximately 2 3 Times Per Week
Call Back Duration: Approximately 2 3 Hours
Weekend Coverage: Included in Assignment
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Neonates
Inpatient Coverage: 100%
Average NICU Census: Approximately 14 Patients
Weekend Nursery Census: Approximately 20 Patients
Clinical Setting: Level III-B NICU and Newborn Nursery
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Inpatient Neonatal Care
Evaluate and Manage Neonates Requiring NICU Services
Perform Daily NICU Rounds and Patient Assessments
Provide Newborn Nursery Coverage During Assigned Weekends
Evaluate and Manage Neonatal Medical Conditions
Perform Circumcisions as Required
Coordinate Treatment Plans and Ongoing Neonatal Care
Collaborate With Physicians, Nurses, and Clinical Staff
Respond to Neonatal Consultations and Urgent Clinical Needs
Provide Nightly Beeper Call Coverage
Respond to Call Back Requests as Needed
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic
Ensure Continuity of Care Across Both Assigned Locations
Required Clinical Skills
Inpatient Neonatology
Level III-B NICU Patient Management
Neonatal Assessment and Treatment
Newborn Nursery Care
Circumcisions
Neonatal Emergency Response
Inpatient Care Coordination
Physician and Nursing Team Collaboration
Beeper Call and Call Back Coverage
Requirements
Board Certification in Neonatology Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology Required
Active Connecticut Medical License at Submission or IMLC Eligibility Required
DEA Registration Required
Controlled Substance Registration (CSR/CDS) Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required
Experience Managing Level III-B NICU Patients
Ability to Perform Circumcisions
Ability to Provide Inpatient and Newborn Nursery Coverage
Ability to Cover Both Assigned Locations Required
Local Provider Availability Required
Availability for Nightly Beeper Call
Epic EMR Experience Preferred
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification Documentation
Active Connecticut Medical License or IMLC Documentation
DEA Registration
CSR/CDS Registration
NRP Certification
Relevant Neonatology Clinical Experience
Confirmation of Circumcision Experience
Confirmation of Availability for January September 2027
Ability to Cover One Week Per Month
Confirmation of Coverage at Both Locations
Confirmation of Local Availability
Nightly Beeper Call Availability
Credentialing
Temporary Privileges: Available
Credentialing Timeframe: Dependent on Background Review
Board Certification Required
Connecticut Licensure or IMLC Eligibility Required
DEA, CSR/CDS, and NRP Required
Clean Background May Support Expedited Credentialing
