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Neonatology Physician – Locum Tenens – Connecticut

Position Overview

Seeking a Board-Certified Neonatologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Connecticut from January through September 2027.

The physician will provide inpatient neonatal care, including coverage of a Level III-B Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and newborn nursery services. The assignment requires coverage at two locations, with scheduled daytime responsibilities and nightly beeper call.

Candidates must be locally available, hold an active Connecticut medical license or qualify through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), and have experience providing comprehensive neonatal care.

Compensation: Hourly: $310/hr, Overtime: $470/hr, Night Call: $430/shift.

Assignment Details

Specialty: Neonatology

Provider Type: Physician

Location: Connecticut

Coverage Type: Locum Tenens

Start Date: January 2027

End Date: September 2027

Coverage Frequency: 1 Week Per Month

Providers Needed: 1

Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based

Facility Coverage: Two Locations

NICU Level: III-B

EMR: Epic

Leadership or Teaching Responsibilities: None

Schedule

Coverage Period: January–September 2027

Frequency: 1 Week Per Month

Schedule: Monday–Monday

Daytime Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Night Call: Nightly Beeper/Phone Call

Call Ratio: 1:4

Call Back Frequency: Approximately 2–3 Times Per Week

Call Back Duration: Approximately 2–3 Hours

Weekend Coverage: Included in Assignment

Patient Population / Volume

Patient Population: Neonates

Inpatient Coverage: 100%

Average NICU Census: Approximately 14 Patients

Weekend Nursery Census: Approximately 20 Patients

Clinical Setting: Level III-B NICU and Newborn Nursery

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Inpatient Neonatal Care

Evaluate and Manage Neonates Requiring NICU Services

Perform Daily NICU Rounds and Patient Assessments

Provide Newborn Nursery Coverage During Assigned Weekends

Evaluate and Manage Neonatal Medical Conditions

Perform Circumcisions as Required

Coordinate Treatment Plans and Ongoing Neonatal Care

Collaborate With Physicians, Nurses, and Clinical Staff

Respond to Neonatal Consultations and Urgent Clinical Needs

Provide Nightly Beeper Call Coverage

Respond to Call Back Requests as Needed

Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic

Ensure Continuity of Care Across Both Assigned Locations

Required Clinical Skills

Inpatient Neonatology

Level III-B NICU Patient Management

Neonatal Assessment and Treatment

Newborn Nursery Care

Circumcisions

Neonatal Emergency Response

Inpatient Care Coordination

Physician and Nursing Team Collaboration

Beeper Call and Call Back Coverage

Requirements

Board Certification in Neonatology – Required

At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neonatology – Required

Active Connecticut Medical License at Submission or IMLC Eligibility – Required

DEA Registration – Required

Controlled Substance Registration (CSR/CDS) – Required

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification – Required

Experience Managing Level III-B NICU Patients

Ability to Perform Circumcisions

Ability to Provide Inpatient and Newborn Nursery Coverage

Ability to Cover Both Assigned Locations – Required

Local Provider Availability – Required

Availability for Nightly Beeper Call

Epic EMR Experience – Preferred

Submission Requirements

Updated Curriculum Vitae

Board Certification Documentation