Neurologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in California

LocumTenens.com; Friant (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Neurologist to cover inpatient consultations at a 355-bed facility in Lake Tahoe, CA. The assignment runs October through December with day shifts. Board certification in Neurology is required, and the role involves acting as attending physician for neurology residents on two services: General In-Patient Neurology and Vascular-Stroke/Emergency care.

No on-call duties are required, and the position is a locum tenens assignment with on-site coverage in California.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Neurology (required).
• Experience in inpatient neurology is preferred.
• Ability to serve as attending physician and staff residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consultations for General In-Patient Neurology and Vascular-Stroke/Emergency Service during day shifts.
• Serve as attending physician responsible for staffing neurology residents.
• No call responsibilities for this locum assignment.

Skills

Neurology

Inpatient care

Education

MD/DO

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-220585-MD-CA
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:October - December
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This 355-bed inpatient facility operates as a primary stroke center, providing neurological services with the clinical infrastructure necessary to support on-site neurology coverage. The facility maintains established protocols across both General In-Patient Neurology and Vascular-Stroke/Emergency services to ensure quality patient care and timely neurological consultation.

About the Facility Location

Lake Tahoe, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests. Visitors may pursue skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, fishing, and boat tours on the lake’s clear blue water. Notable points of interest accessible by water include Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, and Vikingsholm Castle, while hot air balloon tours and shoreline exploration across both the north and south shores provide additional options for clinicians on assignment.

About the Clinician’s Workday

The neurologist will provide inpatient consultations across two services: General In-Patient Neurology and Vascular-Stroke/Emergency Service during day shifts. The clinician may see patients independently; however, the primary role involves serving as the attending physician responsible for staffing neurology residents. No call responsibilities are associated with this locum tenens assignment. Board certification in Neurology is required for this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:N/A
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No