Neurology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
Job ID: A-MD-69692 & 69696

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Neurology

Job Type: Locum Tenens/Locum-to-Perm

Location: Atlantic City, NJ

Service Setting: Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical only

Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-5p

Reason for Coverage: To provide temporary OP general neurology coverage, maintain timely patient access and continuity of care, and support coverage across multiple practice locations while recruitment for a permanent neurologist is underway.

PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: 60% Adult, 40% Geriatric

Average Daily Volume: 14-18

Case Mix: Headache, Migraine, Seizure Disorders, Neuropathy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Disorders, Post-Stroke Follow-Up

FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR: Cerner/Oracle Fusion

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES/DUTIES

General neurology outpatient evaluation and management including: new patient evaluations, follow-up visits, diagnostic test interpretation, medication management, care coordination; Perform EEG interpretation, EMG, or Botox.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board: BC/BE in Neurology (ABPN or AOBNP)

Licenses: Active NJ License (or ability to obtain)

DEA: Active DEA and NJ CDS

Certifications: BLS

Skill: P erform EEG interpretation, EMG, or Botox

Other Qualifications: EMR proficiency (Cerner/Oracle Fusion), willingness to rotate among three locations, ability to work independently, team collaboration

Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate & manage new and established adult and geriatric general-neurology patients.

Manage common neurological conditions including headache, migraine, seizure disorders, neuropathy, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, cognitive disorders, and post-stroke follow-up.

Review diagnostic imaging, laboratory results, and outside medical records; order appropriate testing and manage medications.

Coordinate care with primary care providers, APPs, specialists, and other members of the neuroscience team.

Complete documentation, patient messages, test-result review, and follow-up responsibilities promptly; provide independent outpatient coverage across multiple practice locations.