Locum Tenens Hospitalist: Neurology Jobs in Tennessee
Neurohospitalist
Our client in Eastern Tennessee is currently searching for a locums Neurohospitalist to work in their Neurosciences Department for an ongoing assignment.
Requirements:
- Must be Board Certified
- Must have a TN license. If strong candidate is presented, will consider licensing (6-8 weeks process)
- Fellowship preferred
Practice Details:
- Practice Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
- Hours/Shifts: 7 days on and 7 days off (12) hour shifts Tuesday-Tuesday/Physician will carry call phone at night for call. The Saturday and Sunday hours can be selected by the physician. The normal time is 4 hours on Saturday and Sunday to be in-house for rounding. Physician will have call phone at night. Teleneurology is consulted for stroke for hours after 7:00pm.
- Call Type: Beeper
- Rounding: Both assigned and unassigned patients
- Patients Per Shift: Average of 12 patients
- Neurohospitalist will be responsible for consulting and admission of patients presenting with Neurologic diagnosis. Provider will be admitting as well as consulting physician.
- Physician must be comfortable with Stroke protocol as required to respond to "code Stroke" if during 7a-7p.