Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician – Pediatric Hospitalist (NICU)

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Rockville, MD

• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: July 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025 (Potential to extend)

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (preferred);

12-hour shifts may be considered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Neonates

• Patient Volume/Census: 22–24 NICU patients

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: Level 3 NICU, High Frequency Ventilation, Simple Surgeries (e.g., hernia repair)

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner

• Specialty Backup Available: Two neonatologists during the day, one at night

• Support Staff Available: Neonatologists, nursing staff

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: 45–90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Intubations

• Umbilical lines

• Neonatal resuscitation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active MD license or IMLC

• NRP

• Level 3 NICU experience within the past three years;

•  Pediatric Hospitalist experience in NICU setting

• Board Certification: Neonatology

• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Cerner EMR

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient care to neonates in a Level 3 NICU setting

• Perform neonatal procedures including intubation and placement of umbilical lines

• Collaborate with neonatology team to ensure continuity of care

• Document clinical activities using Cerner EMR

• Participate in simple neonatal surgical procedures as required

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