Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Neonatal in Lansing, MI

Doctor of Medicine | Neonatal Location: Lansing, MI Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/18/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Neonatal MD in Lansing, Michigan, 48912!

We are seeking a skilled Neonatologist for our client in Michigan, for a 200-day assignment beginning Jul 1, 2026. The successful physician will manage high-risk deliveries and C-sections, provide comprehensive ventilation support, and perform various neonatal procedures. Shifts will involve 10-hour day shifts followed by night call, requiring expertise in emergency situations and potential supervision of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend high-risk deliveries and C-sections
• Provide ventilation management, including:
• BiPAP/CPAP
• Oscillator ventilator support
• Nitric Oxide (iNO)
• Perform neonatal procedures, including:
• Chest tube insertion
• Central line insertion
• Arterial line insertion
• PA catheter insertion
• Umbilical Venous Catheterization (UVC)
• Umbilical Artery Catheterization (UAC)
• PICC placement
• Manage emergency situations and participate in neonatal resuscitation
• Potentially supervise Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
• Document patient care using EPIC EMR.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Neonatology
• EMR: Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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