Physician

LocumTenens.com; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Neurologist to provide inpatient neurological services at a primary stroke center in Asheville, North Carolina. The role involves 12-hour day shifts and comprehensive stroke care with Neuro ICU and Step Down support.

The clinician will handle 4-5 consults and 10-15 rounds daily, working with APP and nursing teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Board certification is negotiable, prescriptive authority is required.

Qualifications

• Neurologist for inpatient stroke center; primary stroke care experience preferred.
• Prescriptive authority required: yes.
• Board certification: negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurological evaluations and management.
• Manage 4-5 consults and 10-15 rounds daily with APP support.
• Support Neuro ICU, Neuro Step Down, and Med Surg units.

Skills

Neurology

Inpatient care

Stroke care

Consults

Rounds

Education

MD/DO

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-213509-MD-NC
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP – December 31, 2026
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility operates as a primary stroke center providing comprehensive neurological services with mechanical thrombectomy capabilities. The hospital maintains dedicated Neuro ICU, Neuro Step Down, and Med Surg units with experienced support staff to ensure quality neurological patient care and stroke program excellence.

About the Facility Location

Asheville sits in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, and biking throughout the year. The area features notable attractions such as the Biltmore Estate and The North Carolina Arboretum, along with nature and wildlife tours. Visitors can participate in guided jeep tours along the Blue Ridge Parkway and explore ghost tours, with various dining establishments available in locations like Biltmore Park.

About the Clinician’s Workday

The neurologist will provide comprehensive inpatient neurological services during 12-hour day shifts managing 4-5 consults and 10-15 rounds daily with advanced practice provider support. The clinician will deliver specialized stroke care at this primary stroke center with mechanical thrombectomy services, supporting the Neuro ICU, Neuro Step Down, and Med Surg units. The position requires 15 day shifts per month across weekdays and weekends with stroke care experience essential for optimal patient outcomes.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 4-5 consults and 10-15 rounds
• Support Staff: NP/PA + 1 addl IP Neuro MD; APP support + full nursing staff for ICU, Step Down & Med surg units; Stroke Mgr & 5 stroke coords
• Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No