Neurology Physician

Outpatient & Consult Neurology (Locum Tenens)

Metro Newark Area, New Jersey
High-Yield 5-Day Coverage Block Integrated Clinic & Inpatient Consults No Night Call
Are you a Board-Certified Neurologist seeking a lucrative, short-term weekday engagement in northern New Jersey? A major regional medical center is seeking an experienced physician to provide seamless clinical coverage during a staff neurologist's brief absence this July. This position offers a highly structured, Monday-through-Friday schedule with zero weekend or night call responsibilities, making it a perfect opportunity to maximize your summer schedule.
The Opportunity

Step into an established urban health center to manage a balanced mix of outpatient clinic visits and acute hospital consultations.
Clinical Scope:

Provide general neurology care across both ambulatory and inpatient settings. Core daily responsibilities include:
Conducting outpatient clinic sessions for a mix of new and returning neurology patients.

Managing acute inpatient neurology consultation requests from the floor and Emergency Department.

Serving as a potential responding physician for code stroke alerts during daytime hours.

The Schedule:

Structured, full-time daytime coverage from

Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, 2026 . Hours are strictly

9:00 AM 5:00 PM

daily with

absolutely no night call and no weekend coverage .

Clinical Volume & Appointment Structure:
Ambulatory Clinic:

2 clinic sessions per day. Appointments are structured comfortably to ensure thorough evaluations (30 to 60 minutes for New Patients; 30 minutes for Follow-Up visits), averaging 10 to 14 patients per day.

Inpatient Workload:

Average of 5 to 6 inpatient consults and fewer than 2 daytime code stroke responses per day.

Autonomy & Support:

Practice independently within the practice setting, backed by a fully staffed, experienced clinic nursing and administrative team. The locum provider carries no supervisory or administrative responsibility over Advanced Practice Providers.

Centralized Technology:

Utilize a single-platform

Epic

EMR system implemented identically across both the outpatient practice and the main hospital wards for seamless charting and order entry.

Location Highlights

Situated in New Jersey's largest economic and cultural metropolis, this location provides unmatched urban convenience and accessibility.
Culinary & Entertainment Hub:

Minutes away from renowned cultural centers and international dining districts celebrated for world-class, authentic cuisine.

Unrivaled Commuter Connectivity:

Exceptional transit hub featuring rapid access to regional rail lines, major interstate turnpikes, and Newark Liberty International Airport placing downtown Manhattan less than 20 minutes away.

Compensation & Logistics

Contract Structure:

Fixed daily/hourly compensation with robust, built-in overtime protections.

Assignment Timeline:

Specific 5-day block ( July , 2026 ). Candidates must be available to cover this targeted timeframe in its entirety.

Privileging:

The medical center is equipped to grant expedited or temporary clinical privileges to ensure a smooth, on-time onboarding process.

Candidate Requirements

To align with the immediate clinical needs of this active department, candidates must meet the following strict submission criteria:
Degree:

MD or DO from an accredited medical program.

Board Status:

Strict

Board Certification (BC) in Neurology

is required.

Licensure:

Must hold an active, completely unencumbered New Jersey State Medical License and active federal DEA.

Clinical Readiness:

Comfort managing daytime code stroke alerts and navigating a fast-paced inpatient consultation service independently.

If you are a Board-Certified Neurologist looking for a premium, high-yield 5-day block with a fantastic daytime schedule and zero night call in northern New Jersey, we invite you to apply. This role is essential for maintaining critical patient continuity apply today to connect with our recruitment team!