Neurologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Michigan

LocumTenens.com; Michigan; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified Neurologist for an inpatient/clinic assignment in Michigan. The neurologist will provide day-shift coverage with 24-hour weekend call, and perform radiologic interpretation, EEG, lumbar puncture and brain death examinations.

The host facility is a 202-bed regional referral center serving residents across 22 counties in northern Lower Michigan and the eastern Upper Peninsula, with a broad cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, and neurosciences focus.

Qualifications

• Board-certified neurologist with valid medical license.
• Inpatient and clinic neurology coverage required.
• Familiar with radiologic interpretation, EEG, lumbar puncture, brain death examination, and evoked potentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site inpatient and clinic neurology coverage during day shifts with 24-hour weekend call.
• Interpret radiologic exams, perform EEGs, lumbar punctures and brain death examinations.
• Participate in evoked potentials testing and other neurologic assessments.

Skills

Neurology

Education

Board Certification in Neurology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-222368-MD-MI
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 202-bed regional referral center serves residents across 22 counties in northern Lower Michigan and the eastern Upper Peninsula. The facility is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, with a medical staff representing nearly all medical and surgical specialties, and a particular emphasis on cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, and neurosciences. A network of primary care and specialty care clinics throughout the region, along with an outpatient surgery center, supports comprehensive care delivery across the service area.

About the Facility Location

Michigan offers a range of regional attractions and year-round activities suited to varied interests. Clinicians on assignment may explore outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, and snowmobiling. Cultural venues, art centers, live music spaces, scenic drives, historic sites, and local festivals are accessible across communities throughout the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

The neurologist will provide on-site inpatient and clinic neurology coverage during day shifts, with 24-hour weekend call from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Clinical responsibilities include radiologic exam interpretation, lumbar puncture (spinal tap), EEG, brain death examination, and evoked potentials. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment. Board certification in Neurology is required for this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 6-8 patients per day
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 24-hour weekend call 8a-8a
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No