JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Pediatric Hospitalist (NICU)
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Silver Spring MD
Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: July 1 2025 August 31 2025 (Potential to extend)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 24hour shifts 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (preferred); 12hour shifts may be considered
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Neonates
Patient Volume/Census: 22 24 NICU patients
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included
Case Mix: Level 3 NICU High Frequency Ventilation Nitric Oxide 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: Scheduled locum support
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