Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine Physician

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 :

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