Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Neonatology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Washington, DC
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 05/19/2025 – 2 months (potential to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour or 24-hour shifts (Day and Night)

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Neonates and newborns
• Patient Volume/Census: NICU up to 10–15 patients; Nursery 5–10 patients
• Admissions: Yes (including delivery resuscitation)
• Rounding: Yes
• Case Mix: Level 2 NICU, nursery care, delivery resuscitation

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 6 NICU beds
• EMR System: Cerner
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Neonatal resuscitation
• Nursery care management
• NICU level 2 patient care

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active DC license
• Certifications: Board Certified in Neonatology, NRP, DEA, CDS
• Experience: Minimum Level 2 NICU experience required
• Other Qualifications: Must be available for interview and reference process; must provide 3 references

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care for neonates in Level 2 NICU and newborn nursery
• Perform neonatal resuscitations at deliveries as needed
• Cover clinical shifts, including days and nights
• Maintain patient documentation in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with hospital staff for newborn care in an acute hospital setting

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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