Neonatology Locum Opportunity in New York

Hospital in Syracuse, NY is seeking NP/PA to start on August 2025!

• Practice Setting: NICU Level III
• Reason for Coverage: LOA, loss/decrease time of current staff 
• Dates of Coverage: Around Mid-August 2025
• Shift: Seeking reliable weekend coverage for 12 and/or 24 hour shifts.
• How Many Neonatologists in Your Group? 3
• How Many Pediatricians in Your Group? only pediatricians are our current neonatologists 
• How Many Pediatric Mid-Levels in Your Group?  6 plus 1 per diem 
• Will Other Neonatologists Provide Coverage During Locums Coverage Dates?:  no we have 3 full-time neonatologists 
• Will the Locums be Responsible for Supervising Other Health Care Providers?  Yes, RNs in the NICU and other ancillary staff as needed, but no other NNPs 
• Describe Support Staff: Neonatologist present during the day and on call available 24 hours otherwise 
• Number of Exam Rooms:  16 bed unit 
• Average Number of Admissions Per Day:  0-2 average per shift 
• Total Number of Beds:  16 bed NICU unit coverage with coverage for well baby problems only during nightshift 
• NICU Level: Level III
• Is the Locum Tenens Physician Required to Attend C-Sections? Yes
• Is the Locum Tenens Physician Required to Cover the Level I (Well-Baby) Nursery? Yes
• Is the Locum Tenens Physician Required to Transfer Neonates? No
• Describe Referral/Transfer Protocol:  No transport requirement with this position.  Regional center with Level IV NICU is only about 5 mins away and they manage all transports in the region. 
• Average Number of Patients Per Day:  8-9
• Documentation System/EMR:  EPIC

Neonatal Required Procedures:

• Nursery Level III/NICU
• Ventilation Management
• Invasive (ETT)
• Non-invasive (BiPAP/CPAP)
• Chest Tube Insertion
• Exchange Transfusions
• UAC/UVC placement, LPs 
• Evaluation & Management of Acute Volume/BP Issues
• Insertion of Central Line
• Insertion of Arterial Line
• Diagnostic/Therapeutic Taps

?Submission Requirements

• Board Certified - Neonatology/experienced NICU PA - REQUIRED
• Active NY License - REQUIRED
• Must have experience and be comfortable managing patients independently  - REQUIRED