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WhiteCoat Locums

Neonatology Physician

WhiteCoat Locums, Redding, CA, United States


Facility in Redding, CA seeking Neonatology locums coverage Rates: $3,000 with 8 hour gratis. Call back $300/hr after 8 hours Coverage Dates: * November 27 - December 1, 2024 (Thanksgiving holiday and weekend) Responsibilities: * NICU Rounds: Round in the NICU once per day and manage calls from nursing staff. No nursery rounding (handled by pediatric hospitalists). * Setting: Level III NICU * Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center * EMR: Cerner Care B Required Procedures: * Ventilatory assistance (ETT CPAP). * Nasal CPAP (extended periods). * Surfactant administration (beyond initial dose). * Cardiac pressor administration. * FiO2 > 0.60. * PaCO2 > 50 on arterial blood gases. * Placement of arterial/central lines. * Chest tube insertion. * TPN Hyperalimentation. * Exchange transfusion. * Managing babies * Managing birth weights Support Staff: * NICU nurses * Family Practice Residents (supervised by neonatologist) * Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists * No APP support Reason for Coverage: Gaps in NICU coverage. Credentialing Information: * Timeframe: 30 days if eligible for temporary/locum tenens privileges. * Requirements: Active staff at TJC accredited facility (not locum). Additional Facility Information: * Patient Census: NICU daily census 7-12. Requirements: * Board Certified or Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine Required. * Active CA License Required. * BLS, NRP, DEA Required during credentialing. * Paneled member of California Children Services (CCS) Required but may be waived. * Substantial recent experience in neonatology Required. * Clean malpractice record Required. * Availability must be listed at time of name clear Required. Certification Requirements: * BLS * DEA * NRP About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency