Neurologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Illinois

This Job at a Glance 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 About the Facility 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. About the Facility Location 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. About the Clinician's Workday 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. Additional Job Details 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr LocumTenens.com