Locum Pediatric Hospitalist Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Coverage Details

Type of Coverage

Inpatient

Schedule Type

Call Only

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Call Arrangement

24-Hour Beeper Call

Shift Duration

24 Hours (6 AM to 6 AM)

• *Clinical Requirements:

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• Proficient in neonatal airway management, specifically intubation
• Competent in managing neonatal air leak/pneumothorax, including needle decompression
• Skilled in emergent UVC placement in the delivery room
• Experienced with UVC/UAC line placements
• Capable of performing lumbar punctures
• Proficient in EKG interpretation

Preferred Skills

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• Ventilator management expertise
• Chest tube insertion skills for neonates

Licensure and Certification

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• Must hold an active California medical license
• DEA certification required
• Board certification (BC/BE) within 3-5 years post-residency
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP

Additional Considerations:**

It’s essential that the provider is either a pediatric hospitalist with a solid background in neonatology or a neonatologist comfortable managing pediatric cases.

The role primarily involves caring for NICU patients down to 32 weeks gestational age, handling newborn resuscitations, and managing 32-week preemies and older.

The caseload is approximately 80% NICU patients and 20% pediatric patients.

Please note that while UVC and UAC placements fall under central line procedures, they are permitted only for neonates. Central line insertions outside of this context are not practiced. ED physicians and anesthesia providers usually perform pediatric intubations and chest tube placements in the emergency department, where they have significantly more experience in these areas.