Locums Cognitive/Behavioral Neurointerventional Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 284,130 - 404,670; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Locums Cognitive / Behavioral Neurointerventional to provide outpatient clinic-only coverage in Hackensack, New Jersey. This role focuses on evaluating and managing patients with cognitive and neurodegenerative disorders. Candidates must have completed relevant fellowships and possess strong experience in outpatient cognitive care. The position offers flexible scheduling with minimum 4 days per week required, and compensation is $250 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Cognitive Neurology and/or Behavioral Neurology Fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology.
• Active or eligible New Jersey medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic-only coverage.
• Evaluate and manage patients with cognitive and neurodegenerative disorders.

Skills

Strong experience in outpatient cognitive and dementia care

Board certification or eligibility in Neurology

Education

Completion of a Cognitive Neurology and/or Behavioral Neurology Fellowship

Dementia Fellowship strongly preferred

Tools

Epic

Job description

We areseeking a Locums Cognitive / Behavioral Neurointerventional to provide outpatient clinic-only coverage in Hackensack, New Jersey. This role focuses on the evaluation and longitudinal management of patients with cognitive and neurodegenerative disorders in a collaborative, well-supported clinical environment.

Compensation

Compensation: $250 Per Hour

Assignment Overview

• Practice Setting: Outpatient clinic only
• Patient Population: Adults ages 22 and older, predominantly geriatric
• Coverage Need: Ongoing locums support

Schedule

• Days per Week: Minimum of 4 days per week required
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8-hour days)
• Days: Flexible based on provider availability
• No call, no weekends

Patient Volume

• Daily Mix: Combination of new and follow-up patients
  • Approximately 3–4 new patients per day
  • Approximately 6–8 follow-up visits per day

Typical Conditions Treated

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Dementia (including Parkinson’s-related dementia)
• Cognitive impairment and memory disorders

Clinical Environment

• Procedures: None required
• EMR System: Epic

Requirements

• Completion of a Cognitive Neurology and/or Behavioral Neurology Fellowship
• Dementia Fellowship strongly preferredBoard certification or eligibility in Neurology
• Active or eligible New Jersey medical license
• Strong experience in outpatient cognitive and dementia care

Hackensack is a vibrant suburban city just outside New York City, offering easy access to Manhattan, diverse dining and cultural options, and a convenient blend of urban amenities with residential neighborhoods.