Locum | Physician Neurology

Weatherby Healthcare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Travel and housing covered

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking an inpatient neurologist for hospital-based coverage in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The schedule runs 7 am to 7 am, Monday through Sunday, with ER call coverage included.

The role requires inpatient neurology, stroke care, and procedural skills, including radiologic interpretation and spinal/epidural blocks. The patient mix is about 90% adult and 10% pediatric, with paid malpractice insurance and pre-paid travel/housing.

Qualifications

• Inpatient neurology and stroke care required.
• Procedural skills essential for specialty coverage.
• Radiologic interpretation and spinal/epidural blocks required.
• Adult 90% / pediatric 10% patient mix.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurology coverage with stroke care emphasis.
• Interpret radiology as part of patient assessment.
• Perform spinal/epidural blocks as needed.
• Include ER call coverage as part of the assignment.

Skills

Inpatient Neurology

Stroke Care

ER Call Coverage

Procedural Skills

Tools

Radiologic interpretation

Spinal/Epidural blocks

Job description

• Call schedule: 7 am - 7 am, Monday - Sunday
• Approx. 10 hospital patients per physician per day
• 3 ICU patients average per day
• 100% inpatient -- hospital-based coverage
• ER call coverage included
• Inpatient neurology, stroke care, and procedural skills required
• Radiologic interpretation and spinal/epidural blocks required
• Adult 90%, pediatric 10% patient mix
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO