Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Pediatric Hospitalist (NICU)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Rockville, MD
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: July 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025 (Potential to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (preferred); 12-hour shifts may be considered

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Neonates
• Patient Volume/Census: 22–24 NICU patients
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Level 3 NICU, High Frequency Ventilation, 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: Supplemental

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE1;

• 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 the 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 the neonatology team to ensure continuity of care
• Document clinical activities using Cerner EMR
• Participate in simple neonatal surgical procedures as required

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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