Locums Neurology Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a Board-Certified Neurology Physician for a locum tenens position in Petoskey, Michigan. The physician will provide inpatient and outpatient neurological care, perform evaluations and procedures, interpret EEGs, and support 24/7 inpatient call coverage, including rotating weekend duties.

Responsibilities include evaluating and managing patients with neurological conditions, providing onsite hospital coverage during scheduled shifts, and collaborating

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in Neurology.
• Active Michigan medical license.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurological conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide onsite hospital coverage throughout the scheduled shift.
• See approximately 6–8 patients per day.
• Provide inpatient and after-hours call coverage.
• Interpret inpatient and outpatient EEG studies as needed.
• Perform lumbar punctures and brain death examinations.
• Interpret radiologic examinations and evoked potential testing as required.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using Cerner EMR.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Neurology

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Call coverage

Education

MD/DO

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Neurology Physician fora locum tenens opportunity in Petoskey, Michigan. The physician will provideinpatient and outpatient neurological care, perform neurological evaluationsand procedures, interpret EEG studies, and provide 24/7 inpatient callcoverage, including rotating weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurological conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide onsite hospital coverage throughout the scheduled shift, including when outpatient appointments are not scheduled.
• See approximately 6–8 patients per day.
• Provide inpatient and after-hours call coverage.
• Interpret inpatient and outpatient EEG studies as needed.
• Perform lumbar punctures and brain death examinations.
• Interpret radiologic examinations and perform evoked potential testing as required.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using Cerner EMR.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.

Schedule and Practice Details

• RegularHours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Outpatient Clinic Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1:00PM–3:00 PM
• PatientVolume: Approximately 6–8 patients per day
• CallRequirements: Inpatient call 24/7, with after-hours coverage
• WeekendCall: 24-hour coverage, 8:00 AM–8:00 AM
• EEG Reads: Inpatient and outpatient as needed
• EMR: Cerner
• Coverage: Onsite hospital and clinic

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certification in Neurology.
• Active Michigan medical license.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.