Neurologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in California

LocumTenens.com; Friant (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Board-certified Neurologist for an inpatient locum tenens assignment in Lake Tahoe, California. The role covers General In-Patient Neurology and Vascular-Stroke/Emergency services during day shifts, with the physician acting as attending for neurology residents.

The assignment runs October through December at a 355-bed facility with stroke center capabilities. On-site work is required, and no call coverage is listed for this assignment.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Neurology is required.
• Inpatient neurology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurology consultations across General In-Patient Neurology and Vascular-Stroke/Emergency services during day shifts.
• Serve as attending physician responsible for staffing neurology residents.

Skills

Neurology

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