Neurology Locum job in Atlantic City, NJ
Job at a glance
Job description
Position Overview
A Neurology opportunity is available to support facility growing Neurosciences program during a period of provider transition. The organization is seeking a Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible Neurologist interested in a locum tenens or locum-to-permanent opportunity focused primarily on outpatient General Neurology. This position offers the opportunity to join an established referral network while supporting patient access and the continued growth of neurological services across the region.
Coverage Details
- Start Date: ASAP
- Ongoing coverage needed
- Monday through Friday
- Approximately 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
- Approximately 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Combination of scheduled clinic sessions and administrative time
- Primary focus on outpatient General Neurology
- Preference for full-time availability (4–5 days per week)
- For locum and locum-to-perm candidates, preference for consistent coverage of at least 2 weeks per month
- No call coverage
- Call Type: N/A
- Call Ratio: N/A
- Average Callback Volume: N/A
- One provider needed
Practice Setting
- Clinic
- Outpatient/Hospital-Based Practice
- Primarily ambulatory Neurology
- Inpatient responsibilities may be discussed separately based on service-line needs
- Routine trauma coverage is not required
Patient Population
- Adult Patients (18–64): Approximately 60%
- Geriatric Patients (65+): Approximately 40%
- Average daily volume: 14–18 patients
- Volume may vary depending on the mix of new and established patients
- Initial scheduling may be adjusted to accommodate new patient access and practice growth
Clinical Requirements
Specialty Experience
- General Neurology
- Outpatient Neurology
- New patient neurological consultations
- Follow-up neurological care
- Management of headaches and migraines
- Seizure disorders
- Neuropathy
- Movement disorders
- Cognitive disorders
- Broad-spectrum neurological disease management
- Coordination of care with primary care and specialty providers
- Ability to support practice development and patient access initiatives
Procedures
- Neurological consultations
- New patient evaluations
- Follow-up visits
- Diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning
- Longitudinal neurological disease management
- EMG interpretation (preferred)
- EEG interpretation (preferred)
Documentation
- EMR: Cerner / Oracle
Credentialing
- Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60–90 days
- Temporary privileges available
Leadership & Teaching
- No leadership responsibilities
- No teaching requirements
Submission Requirements
Submission Requirements
- Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible Neurology (ABPN) - [REQUIRED]
- Neurology Specialty Certification Through ABPN - [REQUIRED]
- Active NJ Medical License (or willing to obtain) - [REQUIRED]
- Providers with Lapsed Board Certification - [NOT ACCEPTED]
- EMG Experience - [PREFERRED]
- EEG Experience - [PREFERRED]
- Ability to Support Practice Growth and Patient Access - [REQUIRED]
- Providers with Minimal Malpractice Settlements - [CASE-BY-CASE REVIEW]