Neonatology Physician

Job Title: Locum - Neonatology Physician - Lansing, MI

Apply today to join a leading facility in Lansing, Michigan, and provide expert neonatal care in a Level III NICU. Enjoy a competitive pay package, flexible scheduling, and a collaborative team environment all while making a meaningful difference in neonatal health. Start dates are immediate upon credentialing, with a competitive weekly pay schedule via direct deposit.
Quick Facts

• Location: 1215 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912, United States
• Start Date: 07/01/2026
• End Date/Duration: 07/01/2027 (approximately 9 weeks of coverage, with preferred continuous blocks)
• Shift: Day Shift: 10 hours; Night Shift: 14 hours (home call, must arrive within 30 mins)
• Hours/Week: Variable based on shift schedule
• Employment Type: Locum contract
• License/Certifications: Board Certified in Neonatology; active Michigan medical license preferred
• Experience: Prior NICU experience required, including high-risk delivery and C-section attendances

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $312.00/hour
• Holiday Rate: 1.5x hourly rate
• Reimbursements: Hotel, mileage (IRS standard), flights, licensure, certification, travel, and other applicable reimbursements
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel reimbursements
  • 24/7 dedicated support team

What You'll Do

• Provide neonatology consults and care for neonatal patients in a Level III NICU and Special Care Nursery
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform C-section coverage
• Manage ventilation including BiPAP, CPAP, and oscillator support
• Administer nitric oxide (iNO) therapy
• Perform neonatal procedures such as chest tube insertion, arterial and central line placements, UVC/UAC, PICC insertions
• Manage emergency resuscitations and neonatal stabilization
• Document all patient care accurately in EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapists, dietitians, and nurse practitioners

What You NeedRequired:

• Board Certified in Neonatology
• Active medical license in Michigan (or eligible for licensing)
• Experience in Level III NICU settings
• Proficiency in neonatal procedures and ventilator management
• Ability to arrive within 30 minutes for on-call shifts

Preferred:

• Experience managing high-acuity neonatal patients and high-risk deliveries
• Experience supervising NNPs or neonatal fellows

About the Assignment
Join a dynamic team at a leading facility in Lansing, Michigan, renowned for its Level I Trauma designation and comprehensive neonatal services. This assignment offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art open bay NICU with a collaborative team supporting your practice. The facility emphasizes excellent patient outcomes and provides you with all necessary resources to deliver exceptional care.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply