Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology Locum Tenens Physician*
Job at a glance
Job description
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Joint Commission–certified agency placement (HPA Healthcare)
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Start Date: February 1, 2026??End Date: December 31, 2026
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Schedule: 2–3 days per week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Setting: Outpatient clinic only
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Procedures: None required
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Team Structure: Works with 2 neurologists directly; 30 faculty indirectly
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Support Staff: Clinical MA and RN support available
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EMR: Epic
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Call: None
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Travel: Prepaid travel, lodging, and ground transportation
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Malpractice: Occurrence coverage provided
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Pay Ranking: Top 5% of current market for Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologists (2025 data)
Job Responsibilities
Develop individualized treatment plans and ongoing patient management
Collaborate with internal neurology, psychiatry, and neuropsychology teams
Contribute to multidisciplinary conferences as needed
Maintain documentation in Epic EMR in accordance with hospital policy
Support the department’s mission while providing coverage during recruitment
Qualifications
Completed Cognitive and/or Behavioral Neurology Fellowship (required)
Active New Jersey medical license. Will consider unlicensed.
DEA and CDS licenses (required)
Experience managing cognitive, behavioral, and neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., Alzheimer’s, dementia, frontotemporal disorders)
Strong patient communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Working Hours
Schedule: 2–3 days per week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM