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Solomon Page

Neonatology Physician

Solomon Page, Redding

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Solomon Page is seeking an experienced Neonatologist to provide ongoing Level III NICU coverage. This role requires an experienced provider comfortable with high-acuity neonates, procedures, and supervising Family Medicine residents. Coverage is needed monthly, January (ending the 21st AM) on a recurring basis. Responsibilities

  • Provide Level III NICU coverage

  • Round once daily in the NICU

  • Respond to nursing calls and present onsite for clinical needs

  • No nursery rounding (covered by Pediatric Hospitalists)

  • Average callback: 4.7 hours

  • Orientation required the business day prior (afternoon)

  • Support staff includes NICU nurses, FM residents, Laborists, and Pediatric Hospitalists

  • No APP support

  • Patient census: 7 12 NICU patients/day

  • Coverage dates required each month:

    • January (ending Jan 21 AM)

    • Same date pattern needed every month ongoing

Required Clinical Skills / Procedures

Provider must be proficient in high-acuity neonatology, including:

  1. Ventilatory assistance, including ETT CPAP

  2. Nasal CPAP (>4 hrs), NCPAP >6 cm H2O, FiO > 0.60

  3. Surfactant administration beyond initial dose

  4. Cardiac pressor administration

  5. FiO > 0.60

  6. PaCO > 50 on 2 ABGs 1 hr apart

  7. Peripheral arterial or central line placement

  8. Chest tube insertion

  9. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

  10. Exchange transfusion

  11. Care of neonates

  12. Care of neonates

Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine

  • Active state medical license

  • BLS, NRP, DEA required

  • Must be listed as a paneled provider with California Children Services (CCS)

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  • Significant recent Neonatology experience (not pediatrics )

  • Clean malpractice history

  • Must be active staff at a TJC-accredited hospital with unrestricted privileges

  • Available for all required monthly dates

  • Must meet criteria for temporary/locum privileges (30-day timeframe)

Setting Details

  • Level III NICU

  • Trauma Level: II

  • EMR: Cerner Care B

  • Support: NICU nurses, FM residents, Laborists, Pediatric Hospitalists

  • Reason for need: Coverage gaps & ongoing rebid

Travel & Logistics

  • Orientation: Afternoon before start date

  • Lodging, malpractice, and travel is covered

  • Credentialing: 30 days if eligible for temporary privileges