Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Neonatology

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Washington, DC

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 05/19/2025 – 2 months (potential to extend)

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour or 24-hour shifts (Day and Night)

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Neonates and newborns

• Patient Volume/Census: NICU up to 10–15 patients; Nursery 5–10 patients

• Admissions: Yes (including delivery resuscitation)

• Rounding: Yes

• Case Mix: Level 2 NICU, nursery care, delivery resuscitation

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 6 NICU beds

• EMR System: Cerner

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Neonatal resuscitation

• Nursery care management

• NICU level 2 patient care

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active DC license

• Certifications: Board Certified in Neonatology, NRP, DEA, CDS

• Experience: Minimum Level 2 NICU experience required

• Other Qualifications: Must be available for interview and reference process; must provide 3 references

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care for neonates in Level 2 NICU and newborn nursery

• Perform neonatal resuscitations at deliveries as needed

• Cover clinical shifts, including days and nights

• Maintain patient documentation in Cerner EMR

• Collaborate with hospital staff for newborn care in an acute hospital setting

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