Locum Tenens Physician - Neonatologist Needed in Ohio

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