Physician / Neonatology / Mississippi / Locum or Permanent / Neonatology - Locum Tenens Hire Job
Pacific Companies, Inc.
Not Specified, MS, USA
Not Specified, MS, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- neonatology
- locum tenens
- NICU physician
This locum tenens or permanent neonatology physician role in eastern Mississippi involves providing 24-hour call coverage in a Level III NICU with an average daily census of 6-7 patients. The physician will manage care for neonates 26 weeks gestation or older, assist with high-risk deliveries, and collaborate with neonatal nurse practitioners in a trauma-affiliated hospital. Candidates must hold an active Mississippi medical license and be board certified or eligible in neonatology.
This Neonatology Locum Tenens position is located in Mississippi.Location: Eastern Mississippi (Inquire for specific location)Duration: August 28 - ongoingReason for coverage: need additional coverage Schedule: 1-4 weeks/monthShift: Physicians will provide 24-hour call coverage (rounding and in unit daily)Call: 24-hour call from hotel overnight. Call back not very often in the evening unless high-risk delivery that comes in unscheduled, likely no more than twice in a month.Patient volume: average daily census in the NICU is 6 and 7 in well baby.Scope: Level III NICU; They no longer have an oscillator but do have CMV, high flow, and bubble CPAP. They do not have cooling, surgery, or ECMO. Keeping babies 26 week and up or 600 grams and up as long as they are stable not requiring surgery. Neonatologists assist NNPs with assessments if we are extremely busy and make rounds, but that all can be delegated to NNP if they prefer. Providers would be expected to attend high-risk deliveries.EMR: EpicAffiliated Hospital: level 3 trauma facility with a 12 bed level 3 NICUGroup/support: NNP coverage 24/7 in houseRequirements: Active MS license (will consider IMLC). Board certified or truly board eligible




