The locum tenens neonatology opportunity in California Location: Palm Springs, CADuration: February June 2025 (potential for extension)Reason for coverage: We have a retained permanent search (David Rubio)Schedule: 1-2 weeks per monthShift: Monday 7a Monday 7a>Monday Friday, 8a 5p (required to be on-site to admit to NICU)>Saturday Sunday (round on patients and sign out to PEDS HOSP around noon)Call: Yes, 24 hourPatient volume: 8 bed NICU, 80-100 deliveries per monthScope:>Day-to-Day: See all patients in the NICU, conduct neonatal and prenatal consults, and attend all high-risk deliveries>Evening/Night: Take calls from home. PEDS HOSP handle straightforward NICU admissions; neonatologists come in for complicated cases.>After-Hours Call Reasons: Pre-term delivery ( 30%, Stabilization for transport to higher-level careEMR: EpicHospital: 8-bed NICU Level II, 463 general bedsGroup/support: 7 Pediatric Hospitalists, 2 Full-Time Equivalent Neonatologists>PEDS HOSP are in-house 24/7, attending deliveries, admitting and caring for well-baby services, and caring for NICU babies overnight. Transition Nurse and Respiratory Therapist assist as needed.Requirements (boards, license): Board certified (board eligible if recently trained) with a California license, CA DEA, and COVID vaccine If you are (or someone you know is) interested please let me know your availability and contact information. Followed with an update CV. All information is held strictly confidential. Looking forward to hearing from you.
