Neonatology Physician

Company: WhiteCoat Locums
Location: Redding
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Facility in Redding, CA seeking Neonatology locums coverage Rates: $3,000 with 8 hour gratis. Call back $300/hr after 8 hours Coverage Dates:

• November 27 - December 1, 2024 (Thanksgiving holiday and weekend) Responsibilities:
  • NICU Rounds: Round in the NICU once per day and manage calls from nursing staff. No nursery rounding (handled by pediatric hospitalists).
  • Setting: Level III NICU
  • Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
  • EMR: Cerner Care B Required Procedures:
  • Ventilatory assistance (ETT CPAP).
  • Nasal CPAP (extended periods).
  • Surfactant administration (beyond initial dose).
  • Cardiac pressor administration.
  • FiO2 > 0.60.
  • PaCO2 > 50 on arterial blood gases.
  • Placement of arterial/central lines.
  • Chest tube insertion.
  • TPN Hyperalimentation.
  • Exchange transfusion.
  • Managing babies
  • Managing birth weights Support Staff:
    • NICU nurses
    • Family Practice Residents (supervised by neonatologist)
    • Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists
    • No APP support Reason for Coverage: Gaps in NICU coverage. Credentialing Information:
      • Timeframe: 30 days if eligible for temporary/locum tenens privileges.
      • Requirements: Active staff at TJC accredited facility (not locum). Additional Facility Information:
        • Patient Census: NICU daily census 7-12. Requirements:
          • Board Certified or Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine Required.
          • Active CA License Required.
          • BLS, NRP, DEA Required during credentialing.
          • Paneled member of California Children Services (CCS) Required but may be waived.
          • Substantial recent experience in neonatology Required.
          • Clean malpractice record Required.
          • Availability must be listed at time of name clear Required. Certification Requirements:
            • BLS
            • DEA
            • NRP About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency

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