Neonatology Physician

Neonatologist Opportunity

Seeking a per diem Neonatologist to provide coverage in Wichita Falls, Texas. This opportunity involves caring for newborns in a Level II Special Care Nursery with plans to advance to a Level III NICU, within a community-focused hospital setting.

Job Description

• Coverage needed:
  • Dec 31
  • Jan 15
  • Feb 12
• All shifts are 24-hour coverage (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.)
• Shifts include rounding plus call from home or hotel
• Coverage available ASAP

Practice Setting & Responsibilities

• Coverage of Level II NICU and newborn nursery
• Care for infants 30 weeks gestational age and >1,250 grams
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team including pediatricians, nurses, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation services, and neonatal nutritionists
• Provide comprehensive, family-centered care and support for parents during the NICU stay
• Work in a state-of-the-art NICU with access to advanced technology

Facility Overview

• United Regional Hospital serves Wichita Falls and surrounding communities
• Full-service hospital offering emergency, surgical, maternity, pediatric, and specialty care
• Designated Level II Special Care Nursery with ongoing efforts toward Level III NICU status

Requirements

• Board Certified in Neonatology (Board Eligible not accepted)
• Active Texas medical license
• Minimum 6 months of recent specialty experience and clinically active within the past year
• Clean background and malpractice history
• Completion of prescreen questionnaire
• CV in MM/YYYY format with all gaps explained

Certification & Licensure

• Board Certified in Neonatology
• Texas medical license required