Neurologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Southern California

LocumTenens.com; Friant (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Board-certified Neurologist for an inpatient assignment in California. The role features a 7-on/7-off schedule with day shifts and 24-hour call responsibilities, on-site at a facility providing comprehensive inpatient neurology care.

The clinician will conduct inpatient neurology consultations, assess and treat acute neurological conditions, and support stroke care teams while coordinating with hospital staff throughout each coverage period.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Neurology is required.
• Prescriptive authority is required.
• Experience with inpatient neurology coverage is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurology consultations.
• Evaluate and manage acute neurological conditions.
• Assist with stroke-related care.
• Coordinate with hospital care teams during coverage periods.

Skills

Inpatient neurology

Neurology consults

Stroke care

Team coordination

Education

Board-certified Neurology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-224162-DO-CA
• Title:DO
• Dates Needed:January 2027 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This established acute care hospital delivers a broad range of inpatient and specialty services, including comprehensive neurological care. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient neurology coverage on an on-site basis. The structured inpatient environment is designed to facilitate quality neurological care delivery across all coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

The region offers clinicians on assignment access to a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities, including outdoor landscapes, coastal areas, desert terrain, and mountain trails. Year-round activities and regional attractions provide options during time away from the assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

The neurologist will provide inpatient neurology coverage on a 7-on/7-off schedule, working day shifts with 24-hour call responsibilities as required. Clinical duties include providing inpatient neurology consultations, evaluating and managing acute neurological conditions, and assisting with stroke-related care. The clinician will coordinate with hospital care teams throughout each coverage period to facilitate quality neurological care delivery. Board certification in Neurology and prescriptive authority are required for all clinicians considered for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Patient Population:Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:7on/7off
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details