Neonatology Physician

A respected healthcare system in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Locums Neonatology Physician to provide coverage in a busy Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery setting. This opportunity offers a collaborative neonatal care environment with advanced clinical resources, dedicated NICU support staff, and a balanced schedule consisting of daytime coverage and overnight home call responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is fellowship-trained in Neonatology and experienced managing high-acuity neonatal patients, advanced ventilator support, and neonatal procedures in a Level III NICU environment.

Position Details

• Assignment Dates: July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027
• Practice Setting: Level III NICU & Special Care Nursery
• Shift Structure:
• Day Shift: 10-hour shifts
• Night Shift: 14-hour home call
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Call Requirements: Yes
• Physician must be able to arrive onsite within 30 minutes if called in
• Call Ratio: 1:4
• EMR System: EPIC

Facility Information

• Average Daily Census: 31 patients
• Average Admissions Per Day: 3
• Bed Capacity:
• 33 licensed NICU beds
• 12 Special Care Nursery beds
• 2 bassinets
• 47 total beds

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care within a Level III NICU
• Attend high-risk deliveries and Cesarean sections
• Manage critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support
• Provide ventilation management including:
• BiPAP/CPAP
• Oscillator ventilator support
• Nitric Oxide (iNO)
• Perform neonatal procedures including:
• Chest tube insertion
• Central line placement
• Arterial line insertion
• PA catheter insertion
• Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)
• Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)
• PICC placement
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation and emergency management
• Potential supervision and collaboration with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC EMR

Qualifications

• MD or DO required
• Fellowship-trained in Neonatology required
• Board Certified in Neonatology required
• Active Michigan medical license required
• Current NALS certification required