Neonatology Physician
Not Specified, CA, USA
- Healthcare
- neonatology physician
- Level III NICU
- locum tenens
The position is for a locum neonatology physician at a Level III NICU in Redding, CA, involving daily NICU rounding and occasional call coverage without newborn nursery duties. Responsibilities include managing intensive neonatal care procedures such as ventilatory assistance, surfactant administration, and central line placement. The role requires board certification in neonatal-perinatal medicine, an active medical license, and experience in neonatology within a TJC-accredited facility.
Location: Redding, CA
Position Type: Locum Physician Neonatology
Overview
A Level III NICU is seeking ongoing monthly locum coverage. Role includes daily NICU rounding and call coverage. No newborn nursery rounding.
Practice Highlights
• Level III NICU, Level II Trauma Center
• Average NICU census: 7 12 patients/day
• Call-back required but rare (avg 4.7 hrs)
• No APP support
• Supports FP residents, Pediatric Hospitalists, Laborists
• EMR: Cerner Care B
Schedule
• Orientation: Afternoon prior to first shift
• Coverage Needed:
January (ending 21st AM)
11th 20th (ending 21st AM) every month ongoing
• Daily NICU rounding + call coverage
• No nursery rounding
Required Procedures
• Ventilatory assistance including ETT CPAP
• Nasal CPAP >4 hrs or >6 cm H O or FiO >0.60
• Surfactant (beyond first dose)
• Pressor administration
• FiO >0.60
• PaCO >50 on 2 ABGs
• Art line / central line
• Chest tube
• TPN Hyperalimentation
• Exchange transfusion
• GA
Candidate Requirements
• BC/BE Neonatal Perinatal Medicine
• Active State License
• BLS, NRP, DEA
• CCS paneled provider REQUIRED at submission
• Recent Neonatology experience (not Pediatrics)
• Clean malpractice
• Must be active staff at a TJC-accredited facility




