Neurologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Illinois

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-220721-MD-IL
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  September - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This short-term acute care facility provides inpatient neurological services with the clinical infrastructure necessary to support on-site neurology coverage. The facility maintains established protocols to ensure quality patient care and timely neurological consultation, including stroke response. All services are delivered on-site in support of the adult inpatient population.

The area surrounding this facility offers a range of family-oriented and recreational activities suited to varied interests. Waterfront sports such as basketball, beach volleyball, and baseball are available, along with bike rentals on a scenic riverside path. Additional options include indoor activities such as escape rooms and ropes courses, as well as outdoor pursuits including bird-watching walks, neighborhood scavenger hunts, and nature exploration throughout the region.

The neurologist will provide on-site inpatient rounding during 8-hour day shifts and fulfill 24-hour call responsibilities, including stroke call coverage. Clinical duties include managing inpatient neurological cases and responding to stroke alerts as clinically indicated. The clinician will work alongside a supporting team that includes one other neurohospitalist and one APN.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Support Staff:  1 neurohospitalist, 1 APN
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:  24/7
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No

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