Location: Macon, GA

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Rotating schedule: 1 week on / 1 week off (clinical coverage for 26 weeks per year); daily rounding with on-call from home every other night. (No specific clock-in/clock-out times provided in the posting.)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care in a Level-III NICU
• Manage advanced respiratory support including high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide
• Lead and execute therapeutic hypothermia (brain cooling) protocols when indicated
• Perform daily rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary care with subspecialists and neonatal nurse practitioners
• Serve as a clinical educator through the Mercer Medical School appointment—mentor learners and contribute to training
• Participate in on-call coverage and ensure continuity of care during off-hours
• Engage in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and family-centered communication to improve outcomes
• Document clinical care clearly and collaborate with hospital teams including the regional perinatal network

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (preferred)
• Completion of a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship
• Experience working in a Level-III NICU with exposure to high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Comfortable with one week on / one week off clinical schedule and on-call-from-home duties
• Eligibility for or possession of an active Georgia medical license (ability to obtain credentials at Atrium Health Navicent)
• Not accepting visa candidates (U.S. work authorization required)
• Locum candidates not accepted

Education

• MD or DO degree
• Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in neonatology and Level-III NICU care
• Skill with high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide therapies
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia protocols
• Strong collaboration and supervision skills working with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)
• Effective communication with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Comfortable teaching in an academic clinical setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you—and your family—healthy
• Relocation assistance available if you’re making the move to Macon
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance plus short- and long-term disability protection
• Employee stock purchase program and other voluntary benefits to boost your total rewards
• Pre-tax HSA and FSA options for smarter healthcare spending
• Professional growth with a clinical appointment at Mercer Medical School and teaching opportunities
• Work alongside an experienced team of NNPs and subspecialty support in a Magnet-designated hospital
• State-of-the-art, newly opened Level-III NICU—practice at a facility built for excellent care
• A schedule that supports work-life balance (one week on, one week off!)

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