Neurologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Georgia

LocumTenens.com; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an MD to provide inpatient neurological coverage in a Level IV NICU in Georgia on an ongoing locum tenens basis. Clinician will work 12-hour in-house call shifts, including nights and weekends, with on-site coverage required.

The assignment involves a collaborative team of neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners, with full pediatric subspecialty support and resident rotations. Board certification is required and duties are performed on-site.

Qualifications

• MD with board certification required.
• Locums assignment in inpatient neurological coverage.
• 12-hour in-house call schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurological coverage in a Level IV NICU.
• Work 12-hour in-house call shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners; on-site coverage.

Job description

Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-GA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Ongoing
• Shift Type: In-House Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient Call
• Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility has earned a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit designation from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Georgia Department of Public Health, reflecting its capacity to provide the highest level of care for premature and critically ill newborns. The facility operates with a collaborative multidisciplinary team and maintains the clinical infrastructure necessary to support inpatient neurological coverage on an ongoing basis. All services are delivered on-site throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Georgia offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of regional attractions suited to varied interests. Opportunities for outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, and leisure activities are available throughout the state, spanning natural landscapes, historical sites, and entertainment destinations. Clinicians may explore year-round activities across different regions of the state during their assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient neurological coverage on a 12-hour in-house call basis, with the facility seeking clinicians available for nights and weekends. The assignment is based within a Level IV NICU with full pediatric subspecialty support and active resident rotations. In-house call coverage is a required component of this ongoing locum tenens engagement.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: Collaborative team of 9 neonatologists and 8 experienced neonatal nurse practitioners
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 12 hours in house
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No