Locum Neonatologist — In-house Level III NICU (Southfield, MI) 4–6 Night Calls/Month, Malpractice Paid

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Location and Setting

• Facility: Southfield, MI
• Service setting: Inpatient, NICU Level III
• Beds in unit: 15
• EMR: Cerner/Ecare/PowerChart

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Neonatology (Locum Tenens)
• Coverage type: In-house call (NICU Level III)
• Reason for coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage period: Mar 24, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
• Shifts to fill: Mar 24, 28, 31; Apr 3
• Call schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; in-house call 4–6 shifts/month
• Call ratio: 1:9

Clinical Volume and Team

• Typical daily census: ~12 patients
• Admissions: 0–4 per shift
• Physicians in practice: 9 (3 FT, 2 PT, 4 contingent)

Procedures and Responsibilities

• Ventilator management: invasive (ETT), non-invasive (BiPAP/CPAP)
• High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
• Chest tube insertion
• Umbilical catheterization (UVC/UAC)
• Peripheral IV placement
• Central line (C-line)/A-line insertion
• Exchange transfusions
• Diagnostic/therapeutic taps
• Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues
• General NICU evaluation and management

Logistics and Coverage

• Mileage reimbursement and malpractice insurance provided

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in Neonatology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Active Michigan medical license
• Current experience in Level III or IV NICU
• BLS and NRP certification
• Local provider required
• Clean background; NPDB report within 30 days of submission/presentation date required