Acute Care, Arterial Lines, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Management, Epic Systems, Health Plan, Licensing, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, Nursing, On Call, Oscillator, Patient Care, Reimbursement, Risk, Schedule Development, Special Care Nursery (SCN), Ventilator
Job Title: Locum - Neonatology Physician - Lansing, MI
Apply today to join a leading facility in Lansing, Michigan, and provide expert neonatal care in a Level III NICU. Enjoy a competitive pay package, flexible scheduling, and a collaborative team environmentall while making a meaningful difference in neonatal health. Start dates are immediate upon credentialing, with a competitive weekly pay schedule via direct deposit.
Quick Facts
- Location: 1215 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912, United States
- Start Date: 07/01/2026
- End Date/Duration: 07/01/2027 (approximately 9 weeks of coverage, with preferred continuous blocks)
- Shift: Day Shift: 10 hours; Night Shift: 14 hours (home call, must arrive within 30 mins)
- Hours/Week: Variable based on shift schedule
- Employment Type: Locum contract
- License/Certifications: Board Certified in Neonatology; active Michigan medical license preferred
- Experience: Prior NICU experience required, including high-risk delivery and C-section attendances
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $312.00/hour
- Holiday Rate: 1.5x hourly rate
- Reimbursements: Hotel, mileage (IRS standard), flights, licensure, certification, travel, and other applicable reimbursements
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel reimbursements
- 24/7 dedicated support team
What You'll Do
- Provide neonatology consults and care for neonatal patients in a Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery
- Attend high-risk deliveries and perform C-section coverage
- Manage ventilation including BiPAP, CPAP, and oscillator support
- Administer nitric oxide (iNO) therapy
- Perform neonatal procedures such as chest tube insertion, arterial and central line placements, UVC/UAC, PICC insertions
- Manage emergency resuscitations and neonatal stabilization
- Document all patient care accurately in EPIC EMR
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapists, dietitians, and nurse practitioners
What You Need
Required:
- Board Certified in Neonatology
- Active medical license in Michigan (or eligible for licensing)
- Experience in Level III NICU settings
- Proficiency in neonatal procedures and ventilator management
- Ability to arrive within 30 minutes for on-call shifts
Preferred:
- Experience managing high-acuity neonatal patients and high-risk deliveries
- Experience supervising NNPs or neonatal fellows
About the Assignment
Join a dynamic team at a leading facility in Lansing, Michigan, renowned for its Level I Trauma designation and comprehensive neonatal services. This assignment offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art open bay NICU with a collaborative team supporting your practice. The facility emphasizes excellent patient outcomes and provides you with all necessary resources to deliver exceptional care.
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