Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Locum Tenens | Arizona

Provider Details:

• Specialty: Pediatric Neonatal Medicine
• Job Class: Locum Tenens
• Provider Type: Physician
• Provider Credentials: MD/DO
• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Number of Positions: 1

Shift Details:

• Estimated Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: ASAP (Ongoing)
• Coverage Need: The facility needs 3 locums to help fill the ongoing need and will accept multiple providers.
• Schedule Details: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only, No Call
• Certifications Needed: BLS; NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program; PALS is recommended/preferred, and APLS is optional.
• Patient Volume: 19 patients per shift
• Practice Setting: Inpatient (Stroke Certified)
• Required Skills/Procedures: Ventilation Management (specifically newborn/neonatal acute and chronic), Exchange Transfusion, and Umbilical Arterial/Umbilical Venous Catheters (UAC/UVC).
• Preferred Skills/Procedures: Pediatric Ventilation Management, Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (neo-puff), Intubation (ETT/NT), Conscious/Deep Sedation, Central/Arterial lines, Lumbar Puncture, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Chest tube insertion, Needle pneumothorax/decompression, X-ray/EKG interpretation, PA Catheter, Suturing minor lacerations, Circumcision, Swallow studies, Nursery Level II/III, INO, ECMO, Hemodialysis catheter placement, Volume/BP evaluation, Diagnostic/therapeutic taps, and attending all/high-risk C-sections.
• Department Details: All-RN department with 45 beds in the NICU (PEDs Level 3)
• Duties: Admissions required
• Supervision: No APP or resident/teaching supervision required
• EMR: Epic
• Number of Beds: 45

Additional Details:

• License: An active Arizona state license is required.
• Willing to License: No
• Estimated Privileging Timeline: 30 days

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician specializing in Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine to join our team in Arizona. This locum tenens position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, focusing on neonatal care. The ideal candidate will be board certified and possess expertise in ventilation management, exchange transfusion, and umbilical catheter procedures. Preferred skills include pediatric ventilation management, intubation, and various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

If you are passionate about neonatal care and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.