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Lancesoft INC

Neonatology Physician

Lancesoft INC, Redding

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Join a high-acuity Level III NICU in the beautiful city of Redding, California , and provide essential care to some of the most vulnerable newborns. This locum tenens Neonatology position offers $2,800 per 24-hour call , comprehensive malpractice coverage , and complimentary lodging making it an excellent opportunity for specialists seeking consistency and meaningful work in a well-supported environment.

This recurring assignment requires ongoing coverage starting January (ending the 21st AM) every month , making it ideal for providers looking for a predictable schedule with strong continuity. You will round once daily in the NICU , respond to nursing calls, and go onsite as patient conditions require. (No newborn nursery rounding peds hospitalists cover that.)

Schedule

  • Orientation: Afternoon prior to first shift

  • Monthly Coverage Needed:

    • January (ending 21st AM)

    • Same dates each month ongoing

  • Call: 24-hour call coverage; average callback hours 4.7 per day

  • Setting: Level III NICU Level II Trauma Center

Compensation & Rate Structure

  • 24-Hour Call: $2,800 (includes 8 gratis hours)

  • Holiday 24-Hour Call: $4000 (includes 8 gratis hours)

  • Call Back: $240/hr (after gratis hours)

  • Holiday Call Back: $350/hr (after gratis hours)

  • Orientation: Paid

  • Malpractice: Fully covered

  • Lodging: Complimentary

Clinical Requirements

You ll manage advanced neonatal pathology and interventions, such as:

  • Ventilatory support including ETT CPAP

  • Nasal CPAP >4 hrs or >6 cm H O

  • Surfactant administration (beyond initial dose)

  • Pressor administration

  • Management of FiO >0.60

  • A-line / central line placement

  • Chest tube management

  • TPN hyperalimentation

  • Exchange transfusion

  • Gestational age

  • Birth weight

Daily Census: 7 12 NICU patients
EMR: Cerner Care B
Support Team: NICU nurses, FP residents, Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists
(No APP support)

Submission Requirements

  • Board Certified/Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine

  • Active CA license

  • BLS, NRP, DEA

  • Listed as a paneled provider with California Children s Services (CCS)

  • Recent, substantial Neonatology experience (not general pediatrics)

  • Clean background & malpractice

  • Availability listed at time of name clear