Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated locum tenens physician for an exciting opportunity in Oregon. This position offers the chance to provide inpatient neurohospitalist care in a busy and dynamic healthcare environment. This role requires a physician with a background in neurology who is ready to contribute to a team of professionals in a collaborative setting.

Key Details:

• Specialty : Internal Medicine - Neurohospitalist, Neurology
• Location : Oregon, near Rainier, OR
• Type : Locum Tenens
• Start Date : May 1, 2025
• Duration : Ongoing assignment
• Coverage Reason : Medical leave vacancy
• Schedule : Full-time, with shifts typically from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (with some flexibility for paperwork at the start and end of the day)
• Patient Load : Approximately 10-12 patients per shift
• Required Certification : Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology
• Required Licensure : Must be licensed in Oregon
• Call Coverage : Potential for call coverage required once every 8 weeks (Friday night-Monday morning for 24 hours)
• Practice Setting : Inpatient, neurohospitalist consulting (not a primary admitting service)
• Credentialing Timeframe : Estimated at 90-120 days

Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient neurohospitalist care, consulting on a variety of neurological cases
• Work closely with a neuro critical care team (critical care is excluded from this role)
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers (2 PA/NPs)
• Potential for call coverage one weekend every 8 weeks
• Perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:
  • Radiologic exam interpretation (unofficial)
  • Diagnostic/therapeutic taps
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Thrombolytic therapy
  • Biopsy procedures (nerve and muscle)
  • EEG, EMG, and NCV testing
  • Spinal/paraspinal/epidural blocks
  • Botulinum toxin administration (Botox)

Requirements:

• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology
• Must be licensed to practice in Oregon
• BLS certification required (ACLS and other certifications are not necessary)
• Prior inpatient neurohospitalist experience is highly preferred
• Ability to supervise advanced practice providers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Additional Information:

• Hospital Certification : Hospital is stroke-certified
• Trauma Level : Level 2 trauma center
• Support Staff : Locum tenens provider will be supported by an RN, MA, and office staff
• Facility Size : 525 beds

If you are looking for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in a beautiful part of Oregon, this position near Rainier is ideal. Apply now using reference Job ID # j-264893 to be considered for this exciting position!

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