"Neonatology Physician Locum Tenens ConnecticutPosition OverviewSeeking 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/hrOvertime: $470/hrNight Call: $430/shiftAssignment DetailsSpecialty: NeonatologyProvider Type: PhysicianLocation: ConnecticutCoverage Type: Locum TenensStart Date: January 2027End Date: September 2027Coverage Frequency: 1 Week Per MonthProviders Needed: 1Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-BasedFacility Coverage: Two LocationsNICU Level: III-BEMR: EpicLeadership or Teaching Responsibilities: NoneScheduleCoverage Period: JanuarySeptember 2027Frequency: 1 Week Per MonthSchedule: MondayMondayDaytime Hours: 8:00 AM5:00 PMNight Call: Nightly Beeper/Phone CallCall Ratio: 1:4Call Back Frequency: Approximately 23 Times Per WeekCall Back Duration: Approximately 23 HoursWeekend Coverage: Included in AssignmentPatient Population / VolumePatient Population: NeonatesInpatient Coverage: 100%Average NICU Census: Approximately 14 PatientsWeekend Nursery Census: Approximately 20 PatientsClinical Setting: Level III-B NICU and Newborn NurseryClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Comprehensive Inpatient Neonatal CareEvaluate and Manage Neonates Requiring NICU ServicesPerform Daily NICU Rounds and Patient AssessmentsProvide Newborn Nursery Coverage During Assigned WeekendsEvaluate and Manage Neonatal Medical ConditionsPerform Circumcisions as RequiredCoordinate Treatment Plans and Ongoing Neonatal CareCollaborate With Physicians, Nurses, and Clinical StaffRespond to Neonatal Consultations and Urgent Clinical NeedsProvide Nightly Beeper Call CoverageRespond to Call Back Requests as NeededMaintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in EpicEnsure Continuity of Care Across Both Assigned LocationsRequired Clinical SkillsInpatient NeonatologyLevel III-B NICU Patient ManagementNeonatal Assessment and TreatmentNewborn Nursery CareCircumcisionsNeonatal Emergency ResponseInpatient Care CoordinationPhysician and Nursing Team CollaborationBeeper Call and Call Back CoverageRequirementsBoard Certification in Neonatology RequiredAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology RequiredActive Connecticut Medical License at Submission or IMLC Eligibility RequiredDEA Registration RequiredControlled Substance Registration (CSR/CDS) RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification RequiredExperience Managing Level III-B NICU PatientsAbility to Perform CircumcisionsAbility to Provide Inpatient and Newborn Nursery CoverageAbility to Cover Both Assigned Locations RequiredLocal Provider Availability RequiredAvailability for Nightly Beeper CallEpic EMR Experience PreferredSubmission RequirementsUpdated Curriculum VitaeBoard Certification DocumentationActive Connecticut Medical License or IMLC DocumentationDEA RegistrationCSR/CDS RegistrationNRP CertificationRelevant Neonatology Clinical ExperienceConfirmation of Circumcision ExperienceConfirmation of Availability for JanuarySeptember 2027Ability to Cover One Week Per MonthConfirmation of Coverage at Both LocationsConfirmation of Local AvailabilityNightly Beeper Call AvailabilityCredentialingTemporary Privileges: AvailableCredentialing Timeframe: Dependent on Background ReviewBoard Certification RequiredConnecticut Licensure or IMLC Eligibility RequiredDEA, CSR/CDS, and NRP RequiredClean Background May Support Expedited Credentialing"
