Location: Topeka, KS

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Rotating schedule with a combination of 8-hour and 24-hour in-house shifts on a 7-week rotation; in-house call plus backup call from home; approximately 170 hours/month for a 1.0 FTE (coverage shared across the 5-physician group).

Hours per Week: 39

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 expert, compassionate neonatal care in a Level-III, 36-bed NICU
• Manage advanced respiratory support including high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide
• Lead therapeutic hypothermia (total body cooling) protocols for eligible newborns
• Use and interpret aEEG to monitor and guide neonatal neurologic care
• Deliver in-house clinical coverage and participate in backup call from home
• Collaborate closely with pediatric subspecialists (Cardiology, Neurology, General Surgery, Endocrinology) to coordinate complex care
• Contribute to quality initiatives and maintain high standards consistent with The Joint Commission disease-specific certification
• Support and mentor NICU staff and trainees, helping build a strong, cohesive team

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Neonatology (BC/BE Neonatologist) — open to new fellowship graduates who are already BC in Pediatrics
• Comfort and experience working in a Level-III NICU environment with a higher-acuity census
• Demonstrated ability to provide in-house coverage and participate in 24-hour shifts as part of a rotating schedule
• Experience with high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, therapeutic hypothermia, and aEEG
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset
• J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are considered; locum tenens candidates are not accepted

Education

• MD or DO (or equivalent) with completion of Neonatology fellowship or BC in Pediatrics for eligible new fellows

Knowledge & Skills

• Neonatology and NICU (Level-III) clinical expertise
• Management of high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide
• Therapeutic hypothermia (total body cooling) protocols
• Use and interpretation of aEEG monitoring
• Ability to manage in-house and backup call responsibilities
• Experience working with pediatric subspecialty teams to coordinate multidisciplinary care
• Comfort in a higher-volume NICU (average daily census and prolonged length of stay)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Relocation assistance to make your move to Topeka smoother
• Life insurance and both short- and long-term disability options for peace of mind
• Employee stock purchase program to participate in the company’s growth
• Retirement savings plan with employer support to help you plan for the future
• Pre-tax HSA and FSA options to save on healthcare expenses
• Supplemental Aflac plans and identity protection for extra security
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing and work-life balance

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