Neonatology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Neonatology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Hattiesburg, MS
• Service Setting: Inpatient
•Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: May 1-4, 2026
• Call Schedule: 24-hr call • Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:1
•Callback %: 10
• Call Response Time: 15 mins
• Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 MA, 1 Office Staff
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Volume: 3-5
• Admissions: 1
• Phone Consults: 4
• Rounding included: Yes; less than 4

FACILITY INFORMATION
• Beds in Dept: 10
• Nursery Level: III
• EMR System: Cerner

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Vent Management (Newborn, Pedia)
• Intubation, C-Lines, A-Lines, UVC. UAC
• Lumbar Puncture, Thora/Paracentesis
• Chest Tube Insertion, Needle Pneumothorax
• X-ray and EKG Interpretation
• Suturing Minor Laceration

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active MS License or IMLC
• Board Certified
• PALS
• Fellowship