Our client in OH is seeking a dedicated Neonatologist Physician for a 56-day assignment. This role requires covering 24-hour shifts in a Special Care nursery, with 15-17 shifts per month. The schedule involves in-house coverage from 8am-4pm, followed by out of house call until 8am. You will primarily care for newborns, performing a range of procedures including circumcisions, and responding to in-house codes as needed.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Cover 24-hour shifts in the Special Care nursery.
- Provide in-house coverage from 8am-4pm, followed by 16 hours of out of house call.
- Care for newborns.
- Perform full procedures, including circumcisions.
- Respond to in-house codes and provide backup in the ED for Neonatal cases only.
- Work within a special care nursery.
- Handle Special Care Nursery & Well baby nursery coverage.
- Perform neonatal intubation.
- Execute peripheral arterial puncture and line placement.
- Manage ventilation.
- Perform newborn circumcisions.
- Conduct lumbar punctures.
- Perform umbilical catheterization.
- Lead neonatal resuscitation (NRP).
- Perform chest tube placement (less common).
- Perform thoracentesis (less common).
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neonatology, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- Other Required Certifications: Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- EMR: Epic
- Setting: Inpatient
- Call Schedule: Out of house call, 4pm-8am
- Patients Per Day: 2-8 newborns; 0-2 in the special care nursery
- LOA: 56 Days
- Staffing Mix: 24/7 Anesthesia. Pediatric subspecialty backup offered by partner hospital in Columbus. OB/GYN.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
