Neonatology Physician

We are seeking a Neonatologist for an ongoing locum opportunity in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, beginning December 2026. This position offers approximately 7 -hour shifts per month, combining in-house Level II NICU coverage with call and telehealth rounding at affiliated facilities.

Assignment Details

• Start: December 1, 2026


• Ongoing until a permanent physician is hired


• 7 10 shifts per month


• 36 guaranteed hours


• FTE backfill coverage

Schedule

• 24-hour shifts


• Approximately 8 10 hours in-house


• Remaining hours on call


• 30-minute response time while on call


• Call coverage throughout the 24-hour shift

Practice Setting

• Neonatology


• Level II NICU


• In-person Neonatology coverage


• Telehealth rounding at three additional facilities


• Additional coverage includes two Level II facilities and one Level I facility


• No trauma responsibilities


• Academic medical center experience not required

Support Staff

• APP coverage onsite 20 hours per day


• APP support available seven days per week

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person Neonatology care


• Manage Level II NICU patients


• Provide telehealth rounding at affiliated facilities


• Provide call coverage during the 24-hour shift


• Maintain a 30-minute response time while on call

Requirements

• MD or DO


• Board Certified or Board Eligible within five years


• Neonatology fellowship required


• Active South Carolina medical license


• Epic experience required


• MUSC Submission Checklist required with submission