Locum - NP/PA - Neurology

Dates of Coverage: Clinic coverage scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays throughout November.

Schedule: Operating hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Call Coverage: Yes, with the following call modalities: Beeper/Phone Call, Tigertext.

Average Call Back Hours: Minimal.

Practice Settings: Includes both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital-based environments.

Patient Demographics: Focus on adult and geriatric populations.

Patient Distribution: All call responsibilities are inpatient-focused.

Average Patient Volume: Approximately 20 patients per day in the clinic; hospital patient volume varies.

Trauma Designation: No specific trauma level designation.

Mandatory Responsibilities and Skills:

- Call Duties: Emergency Department consultations, inpatient and ICU consultations, triage and transfer decision-making, neurological examinations, neuroimaging interpretation, and EEG interpretation.

- Clinic Duties: Consultations, chronic disease management, diagnostic ordering and interpretation, and multidisciplinary care coordination.

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems: Meditech utilized for hospital documentation; Athena for clinic records.

Credentialing Information:
- Estimated Timeframe: Dependent on the timely submission of required documentation by the physician.

- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes.

Shift Overview:
- Clinic hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Coverage on Wednesdays and Fridays for November.
- Weekend Requirements: None.

- On Call Requirements: None.

Essential Job Requirements:

- Board Certification: Must be Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

- Certifications Required: BLS and ACLS.
- DEA Registration: Required.

- State License: A valid Virginia medical license is necessary.

- Background Check: A clean professional background is mandatory, with no malpractice or licensure issues—no exceptions.

- Fellowship: Required, with evidence of inpatient neurological service performed on a minimum of 24 patients in the past 12 months.

Certification Requirements:
- BLS
- DEA

Licensure Requirements: Must possess a valid medical license for Virginia.