Locums Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Job at a glance
Job description
Seeking an experienced Locums Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a combination of outpatient clinic coverage and inpatient hospital call coverage in Warrenton, VA. The provider will care for adult and geriatric patients, supporting neurological consultations and ongoing management of neurological conditions.
Schedule & Coverage
· Clinic: Wednesdays and Fridays during November, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
· Hospital Call: 24-hour coverage, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM
· Coverage Dates:
o November 23–29: Hospital call coverage
o December 24–January 4: Hospital call coverage
· Weekend coverage required.
· Call is handled via beeper/phone and TigerText.
· Minimal callback hours anticipated.
Patient & Facility Details
· Patient Population: Adult and geriatric
· Clinic Volume: Approximately 20 patients per day
· Hospital Volume: Varies
· Hospital Call: Inpatient coverage, including ED and ICU consultations
· Trauma Designation: No designated trauma level
· EMR: Meditech (hospital) and Athena (clinic)
Responsibilities
Hospital Call:
· Provide neurological consultations in the Emergency Department, inpatient units, and ICU.
· Perform neurological examinations and interpret neuroimaging and EEG studies.
· Assist with patient triage and transfer decisions.
· Respond to hospital calls and consultations as needed.
Outpatient Clinic:
· Conduct neurological consultations and follow-up visits.
· Manage chronic neurological conditions.
· Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
· Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care.
Requirements
· Board Certified or truly Board Eligible through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
· Active Virginia license.
· BLS and ACLS certifications.
· DEA registration.
· Clean background with no malpractice or license issues; no exceptions.
· Fellowship training as applicable.
· Must have performed inpatient neurological services for at least 24 patients within the past 12 months.