Locum Pediatric Hospitalist Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

77 consultants • Eureka, CA

1d

About The Position

This locum position provides inpatient pediatric and neonatal-perinatal coverage on a call-only schedule, with 24-hour beeper call shifts running from 6 AM to 6 AM. The provider will primarily care for NICU patients down to 32 weeks gestational age, manage newborn resuscitations, and care for 32-week preemies and older. The caseload is approximately 80% NICU patients and 20% pediatric patients.

The provider must be either a pediatric hospitalist with a solid background in neonatology or a neonatologist comfortable managing pediatric cases. Neonatal UVC and UAC placements are permitted; central line insertions outside this neonatal context are not practiced. Pediatric intubations and chest tube placements in the emergency department are usually performed by ED physicians and anesthesia providers.

Requirements

• Be a pediatric hospitalist with a solid background in neonatology or a neonatologist comfortable managing pediatric cases.
• Hold an active California medical license.
• Have DEA certification.
• Hold board certification or be board eligible within 3–5 years post-residency.
• Have ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Be proficient in neonatal airway management, specifically intubation.
• Be competent in managing neonatal air leak/pneumothorax, including needle decompression.
• Be skilled in emergent UVC placement in the delivery room and experienced with UVC/UAC line placements.
• Be capable of performing lumbar punctures and proficient in EKG interpretation.

Nice To Haves

• Ventilator management expertise.
• Neonatal chest tube insertion skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for NICU and pediatric patients.
• Manage NICU patients down to 32 weeks gestational age, including 32-week preemies and older.
• Handle newborn resuscitations.
• Perform neonatal airway management, including intubation.
• Manage neonatal air leaks and pneumothorax, including needle decompression.
• Perform emergent UVC placement in the delivery room and UVC/UAC line placements for neonates.
• Perform lumbar punctures and interpret EKGs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed