Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Locum - Physician - Neonatology Richmond, VA

Job description

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neonatologist to provide high-level care in a Level III NICU in Virginia. This is an excellent locum tenens opportunity for providers looking for consistent shift work in a well-supported hospital setting with a collaborative care team.

Responsibilities:
Provide 24/7 in-house coverage alongside a second physician during day shifts
Manage a NICU census of ~4.3 patients and a newborn nursery census of ~24.2
Perform advanced neonatal procedures including:
High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)
High-Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV)
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
Therapeutic Hypothermia with aEEG monitoring
Pediatric surgical patient care
Work closely with on-site pediatric surgery and cardiology teams
Oversee 5–6 patients per shift on average
Collaborate with pediatricians covering well-baby nursery

Shift Schedule:
Day Shift: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (2 physicians)
Night Shift: 5:00 PM – 7:30 AM (1 physician)
30-minute overlap for handoff between shifts
No on-call responsibilities

Clinical Environment:
NICU Level III with 40 beds
Annual Births: 4,256 (2024)
EMR Systems: PermiEHR for charting and Meditech for dictation
Subspecialty support includes on-site pediatric surgery and cardiology
No ECMO or complex cardiac surgeries performed onsite (except PDAs)

MUST HAVE:
Active Virginia Medical License and DEA
Clean malpractice and background history
Board Certification or Eligibility in Neonatology
Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications

Apply today if you are ready to join a skilled and supportive neonatal care team in Virginia. Fast-track credentialing available for fully licensed candidates with clean records.

  • Shift Model: 24/7 In-House Coverage (No Call)
  • Day Shift: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (2 physicians)
  • Night Shift: 5:00 PM – 7:30 AM (1 physician)

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