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Neonatology Physician Locums Job in Kentucky 24-Hour Call Ongoing Coverage Starting 12/11/2025 Assignment

Coverage Details
Start Date: December 11, 2025
Duration: 9 12 months
Reason for Coverage: Opening unit and recruiting permanent providers

Shift Description
Schedule: 24-hour call
Shift Times: 7 AM 7 AM

Call Details
Average Callback Hours: No data; site anticipates 4 5 hours depending on acuity
Level 2 currently closed; acuity expected to increase when open

Duty Requirements
Rounding on Level 2 Nursery and well baby nursery
Attend deliveries as requested for anticipated complications
Lead resuscitation
Care for infants 32 weeks gestation

License & Certification Requirements
Board Certification in Pediatrics Required (will accept lapsed Peds boards if Neonatology certs are active)
State License Required (IMLC not accepted)
Residency Required
Other Certifications: NRP and DEA required

Procedure Requirements
Circumcisions (preferred)
Intubation
UVC/USC placement
Surfactant administration
Must be comfortable with resuscitation and management of infants to 32 weeks gestation

Additional Details
Support Staff: RNs in special care nursery and well baby nursery
Credentialing: 90 days
Admissions: 90 deliveries/month
Patient Census: /day
Types of Cases: Regular newborn care, preterm infants ( 32 weeks), surfactant, CPAP, vapotherm, NAS infants
Well Baby Beds: 22
EMR: Epic

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