Locum - Physician - Neurology

77 Consultants; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

77 Consultants is seeking a board-certified neurologist to provide 24-hour hospital call coverage and outpatient clinic support in Virginia. The role includes ED and inpatient consultations, neuroimaging and EEG interpretation, and coordination with ICU teams.

Fellowship in neurology and Virginia medical license are required, with DEA and BLS/ACLS credentials considered essential. The physician will participate in clinics (adult and geriatric populations) with Neurology inpatient care, including

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Psychiatry and Neurology is required.
• Fellowship in Neurology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Department consultations and inpatient/ICU consultations.
• Perform neurological examinations and interpret neuroimaging and EEG.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and make triage/transfer decisions.
• Manage chronic neurological conditions in clinic and inpatient settings.

Skills

Neurological examinations

Neuroimaging interpretation

EEG interpretation

Emergency Department consultations

Inpatient and ICU consultations

Triage and transfer decision-making

Multidisciplinary care coordination

Chronic disease management

Education

Fellowship in Neurology

Board Certification by ABPN

Virginia Medical License

Job description

Dates of Coverage:

• **Hospital Call Coverage:** 11/23-11/29 and 12/24-1/4
• **Clinic Coverage:** Wednesdays and Fridays throughout November

Schedule:

• **Call:** 24-hour shifts from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
• **Clinic Hours:** 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Call Coverage:

Yes

Call Types:

Beeper/Phone Call, TigerText

Average Callback Hours:

Minimal

Practice Settings:

Clinic, Inpatient/Hospital-Based

Patient Population:

Adult and geriatric

Outpatient vs. Inpatient Ratio:

All inpatient for call coverage

Average Patient Volume:

Clinic - 20 patients/day; Hospital - variable

Trauma Level Designation:

No trauma designation

Required Duties and Skills:

• **Call Responsibilities:**
• Emergency Department consultations
• Inpatient and ICU consultations
• Triage and transfer decision-making
• Neurological examinations
• Neuroimaging interpretation
• EEG interpretation
• **Clinic Responsibilities:**
• Consultations
• Chronic disease management
• Diagnostic ordering and interpretation
• Multidisciplinary care coordination

EMR/Documentation Systems:

• **Meditech for hospital documentation**
• **Athena for clinic documentation**

Credentialing Information:

• **Estimated Timeframe:** Dependent on prompt submission of required documentation by the physician
• **Temporary Privileges Available:** Yes

Shift Description:

• **Call shifts are 24 hours (12 AM to 12 AM)**
• **Clinic coverage on Wednesdays and Fridays for November**

Weekend and On-Call Requirements:

• Weekend coverage required
• On-call duties required

Mandated Job Requirements:

• **Board Certification:** American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Required)
• **BLS/ACLS Certification:** Required
• **DEA Certification:** Required
• **Virginia Medical License:** Required

Background Requirements:

• Clean background with no malpractice or license issues (no exceptions)
• **Fellowship:** Required
• **Patient Experience:** Must have performed inpatient neurological services for at least 24 patients in the past 12 months (Required)

Certification Requirements:

• BLS
• Board Certified
• Board Eligible
• DEA Certification

Licensing Requirement:

• Must possess a medical license in Virginia.