Locum - Physician - Neurology

Dates of Coverage:

- Hospital Call Coverage: 11/23-11/29 and 12/24-1/4

- Clinic Coverage: Wednesdays and Fridays throughout November

Schedule:
- Call: 24-hour shifts from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

- Clinic Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Call Coverage: Yes

Call Types: Beeper/Phone Call, TigerText

Average Callback Hours: Minimal

Practice Settings: Clinic, Inpatient/Hospital-Based

Patient Population: Adult and geriatric

Outpatient vs. Inpatient Ratio: All inpatient for call coverage

Average Patient Volume: Clinic - 20 patients/day; Hospital - variable

Trauma Level Designation: No trauma designation

Required Duties and Skills:

- Call Responsibilities:

- Emergency Department consultations

- Inpatient and ICU consultations

- Triage and transfer decision-making

- Neurological examinations

- Neuroimaging interpretation

- EEG interpretation

- Clinic Responsibilities:

- Consultations

- Chronic disease management

- Diagnostic ordering and interpretation

- Multidisciplinary care coordination

EMR/Documentation Systems:

- Meditech for hospital documentation

- Athena for clinic documentation

Credentialing Information:

- Estimated Timeframe: Dependent on prompt submission of required documentation by the physician

- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Shift Description:
- Call shifts are 24 hours (12 AM to 12 AM)

- Clinic coverage on Wednesdays and Fridays for November

Weekend and On-Call Requirements:
- Weekend coverage required
- On-call duties required

Mandated Job Requirements:
- Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Required)

- BLS/ACLS Certification: Required

- DEA Certification: Required

- Virginia Medical License: Required
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Background Requirements: Clean background with no malpractice or license issues (no exceptions)

- Fellowship: Required

- Patient Experience: Must have performed inpatient neurological services for at least 24 patients in the past 12 months (Required)

Certification Requirements:
- BLS

- Board Certified
- Board Eligible

- DEA Certification

Licensing Requirement:
- Must possess a medical license in Virginia.