Neurologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

LocumTenens.com; Maxwell (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Neurologist to serve as neurohospitalist for an inpatient assignment in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dates ASAP - ongoing, day shifts 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with 12-hour night call, and support from one nurse Monday through Thursday.

The facility emphasizes on-site, adult inpatient neurological care with established protocols and timely consultations; prescriptive authority is required and board certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• MD board-certified in neurology with valid licensure.
• Neurology/neurohospitalist experience preferred.
• Ordinary prescriptive authority is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site inpatient rounding 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Fulfill 12-hour night call responsibilities.
• Manage adult inpatient neurological conditions and consultations.

Skills

Board Certification

Prescriptive Authority

Education

MD

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-221512-MD-IA
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This short-term acute care facility provides inpatient neurological services with the clinical infrastructure necessary to support on-site neurohospitalist coverage. The facility maintains established protocols to ensure quality patient care and timely neurological consultation for the adult inpatient population. All services are delivered on-site throughout the coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Cedar Rapids offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural and outdoor attractions suited to varied interests. Local highlights include the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Czech Village and New Bohemia district, which features local dining, shopping, and brewing. Clinicians may also explore nearby trail systems and take day trips to destinations such as the Amana Colonies and Palisades-Kepler State Park during time away from the assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

The neurologist will serve in a neurohospitalist capacity, providing on-site inpatient rounding during day shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and fulfilling 12-hour night call responsibilities. Clinical duties include managing inpatient neurological conditions and conducting consultations for the adult inpatient population. The clinician will be supported by one nurse who rounds Monday through Thursday.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:1 nurse rounding Monday - Thursday
• Patient Population:Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:12 hr for night call
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No