Neonatology Physician

Location:
Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg offers a vibrant southern community with a rich cultural scene and is known as the "Hub City" of southern Mississippi. The area provides an excellent quality of life with its mild climate, affordable cost of living, and convenient access to both Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like New Orleans.

Facility:
This facility is a well-established healthcare center providing comprehensive neonatal intensive care services to the Hattiesburg community. The hospital features a 10-bed NICU department with advanced technology and a collaborative team environment focused on delivering exceptional care to newborns with critical needs.

Opportunity:
Physician - Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Job Details:

• Provide neonatal intensive care services with approximately 3-5 patient encounters per shift
• Work in a Level III NICU environment with comprehensive support systems
• Manage both invasive (ETT) and non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP, neo-puff)
• Experience with nitric oxide (iNO) therapy required
• Perform newborn and pediatric ventilation management for both acute and chronic cases
• Skilled in procedures including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, UVC, UAC
• Conduct diagnostic/therapeutic procedures including lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis
• Insert chest tubes and perform needle pneumothorax decompression when needed
• Attend high-risk C-sections as required
• Interpret X-rays and EKGs
• Experience with PA catheter placement and exchange transfusions
• Manage hemodialysis catheter placement
• Evaluate and manage acute volume/BP issues
• Board Certification required with current PALS certification
• Must have active Mississippi license or be eligible for licensure through IMLC
• Estimated credentialing timeframe is 7 days
• Fellowship: 3 years

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.