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WhiteCoat Locums lists this Neonatology Physician opportunity in lansing, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Neonatology Opportunity
Lansing, Michigan
A Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Board-Certified Neonatologist for ongoing locum coverage due to staffing shortages.
Compensation:
Hourly: $310/hr
Orientation: $155/hr
Holiday: $465/hr
Night call: $390/hr
Weekend call: $2490
Callback: $430/hr
Position Details
Specialty: Neonatology
Practice Setting: Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery
Coverage Period: July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027
Schedule:
Day Shift: 10 hours
Night Shift: 14-hour home call
Call Ratio: 1:4
Response Time: Must arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes when called
Coverage needs are variable due to staffing shortages
Patient Population
Neonatal patients
NICU and Special Care Nursery population
Facility Details
Level I Trauma Center
47 total beds:
33 licensed NICU beds
12 Special Care Nursery beds
2 bassinets
Open-bay NICU design
Average daily census: 31 patients
Average admissions: 3 per day
Clinical Responsibilities
Attend high-risk deliveries and cesarean sections
Provide neonatal critical care management
Ventilator management including:
BiPAP
CPAP
Oscillator ventilation
Nitric Oxide (iNO)
Required Procedures
Chest tube insertion
Central line placement
Arterial line placement
PA catheter insertion
Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)
Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)
PICC placement
Neonatal resuscitation and emergency management
Additional Responsibilities
Potential supervision of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
Documentation in Epic EMR
Support Staff
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
NICU Nurse Manager
Operations Manager
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Dietitians
Child Life Specialists
Dedicated NICU nursing staff
EMR
Epic
Requirements
Board Certified in Neonatology
Neonatology fellowship required
Active Michigan medical license required at presentation
NALS certification required
Self-Query NPDB dated within the current month required at presentation
Additional Information
Estimated credentialing timeframe: 120+ days
Travel reimbursement available for:
Hotel
Flights
Mileage at IRS standard rate
Please provide availability and required presentation documents at the time of name clear.
Who can apply
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