Doctor of Medicine | Neonatal
Location: Redding, CA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 9 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Neonatal MD in Redding, California, 96001!
We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neonatologist for a 9-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Jan 11, 2026. This ongoing opportunity requires 24-hour call coverage in the NICU from the 11th to the 20th (ending the morning of the 21st) of every month.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Jan 11, 2026
- LOA: 9 days
- Provider Type Needed: Neonatologist
- Schedule: 24-hour call coverage, 7am-7am, January 11-20 (ending 21st am) of every month
Responsibilities and Duties
- Round daily in the NICU
- Provide on-call coverage for nursing staff and respond to patient needs at the hospital as required
- No nursery rounding; pediatric hospitalists manage the nursery
- Deliver high-quality neonatal and perinatal medicine care in accordance with current standards
Additional Information
- Board Certified or Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine required
- California medical license required
- BLS, NRP, and DEA certifications required during credentialing
- Must be listed as a paneled member of California Children Services at submission
- Substantial recent experience in neonatology required
- Clean malpractice history required
- Must be available at time of name clear
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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