About this opportunity
Solomon Page lists this Neonatology Physician opportunity in redding, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Solomon Page is seeking an experienced Neonatologist to provide ongoing Level III NICU coverage. This role requires an experienced provider comfortable with high-acuity neonates, procedures, and supervising Family Medicine residents. Coverage is needed monthly, January (ending the 21st AM) on a recurring basis. Responsibilities Provide Level III NICU coverage
Round once daily in the NICU
Respond to nursing calls and present onsite for clinical needs
No nursery rounding (covered by Pediatric Hospitalists)
Average callback: 4.7 hours
Orientation required the business day prior (afternoon)
Support staff includes NICU nurses, FM residents, Laborists, and Pediatric Hospitalists
No APP support
Patient census: 7 12 NICU patients/day
Coverage dates required each month:
January (ending Jan 21 AM)
Same date pattern needed every month ongoing
Required Clinical Skills / Procedures Provider must be proficient in high-acuity neonatology, including:
Ventilatory assistance, including ETT CPAP
Nasal CPAP (>4 hrs), NCPAP >6 cm H2O, FiO > 0.60
Surfactant administration beyond initial dose
Cardiac pressor administration
FiO > 0.60
PaCO > 50 on 2 ABGs 1 hr apart
Peripheral arterial or central line placement
Chest tube insertion
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Exchange transfusion
Care of neonates
Care of neonates
Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine
Active state medical license
BLS, NRP, DEA required
Must be listed as a paneled provider with California Children Services (CCS)
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Significant recent Neonatology experience (not pediatrics )
Clean malpractice history
Must be active staff at a TJC-accredited hospital with unrestricted privileges
Available for all required monthly dates
Must meet criteria for temporary/locum privileges (30-day timeframe)
Setting Details Level III NICU
Trauma Level: II
EMR: Cerner Care B
Support: NICU nurses, FM residents, Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists
Reason for need: Coverage gaps & ongoing rebid
Travel & Logistics Orientation: Afternoon before start date
Lodging, malpractice, and travel is covered
Credentialing: 30 days if eligible for temporary privileges
Worksite address
redding, CA, 96001, US
Who can apply
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