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Neonatology Physician

ATC West Healthcare Services, Novato, CA, United States

Duration: Full Time


ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a locum Physician-Neonatology to provide in-house Neonatology coverage to support high-acuity neonatal services. This role involves 24-hour in-house coverage with flexible weekday and weekend shift options in a community hospital setting. Providers must have recent Level IV NICU experience and be comfortable managing an average daily census of 14 infants.

Dates / Schedule

In-House Coverage Shifts

Weekday Options (Monday Friday):

  • Day shift: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

  • Night shift: 3:00 PM 9:00 AM

  • 24-hour shift: Combination of day and night shifts

Weekend Options:

  • Friday 3:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM

  • Saturday 9:00 AM Sunday 9:00 AM

  • Sunday 9:00 AM Monday 9:00 AM

Job Details & Responsibilities
  • Provide in-house neonatology coverage in a Level IV NICU

  • Average daily census of 14 neonatal patients

  • Coverage model consists of 24-hour in-house call with neonatologist-only coverage

  • Community hospital setting with no APPs, PAs, or fellows

  • Neonatologists are the only providers permitted to intubate

  • No ECMO services required

  • Possible moderate sedation responsibilities (exam required if applicable)

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Board Certified in Neonatology

  • Active California medical license (IMLC not accepted)

  • Level IV NICU experience required

  • Recent neonatal caseload within the past 12 months

  • Completion of required Prescreen Questionnaire

  • CV in MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained

  • NPDB self-query (pulled within the last month)

  • Clean background and credentialing readiness