Neurologist

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Neurologist

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: San Francisco CA

Service Setting: Hospital (Float Pool)

Coverage Type: Clinical Call

Coverage Period: 12/16/2025 12/23/2025 (with potential for future coverage)

Clinical Shift Schedule: MonFri 8:00a 5:00p (on-site); 7:00a 9:00a telehealth coverage

On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekdays 5:00p 8:00a; Weekends 24-hour tele call

Call Type: Telehealth (In-House rounding followed by tele call)

Call Ratio: 1:1

Call Response Time: 30 minutes (tele call expected)

COVERAGE DATES

12/16/2025 12/23/2025

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults

Patient Volume/Census: Variable (bread and butter neurology cases)

Admissions: Included

Rounding: Included (34 hours/day on weekends)

Phone Consults: Yes

Case Mix: General neurology

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: TBD

EMR System: Epic (clinical) Cerner (orientation reference)

Office Equipment Available: Standard hospital setup

Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalist and critical care team

Support Staff Available: RNs APPs

Reason for Coverage: Ongoing staffing support for UCSF Community Hospitals

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes for December coverage

Credentialing Timeline: 6090 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Bread and butter neurology care

Telehealth call coverage

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active California medical license required

Board: Board Certified (will consider Board Eligible)

DEA: Required

Certifications: BLS required

Experience: Minimum 1 year in neurology practice

Other Qualifications: Proficiency with EMR systems and telehealth platforms

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide inpatient neurology coverage across UCSF Community Hospitals (float between two facilities 1 mile apart)

Conduct daily rounds and manage admitted neurology patients

Provide telehealth night call coverage for both facilities

Respond to tele call and call back as needed for inpatient consults

Collaborate with hospitalists and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care

Complete charting and documentation accurately within EMR systems

Adhere to facility protocols and UCSF compliance standards

Participate in potential ongoing and future neurology coverage assignments

Required Skills:

Locum Tenens

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Neurologist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: San Francisco CA Service Setting: Hospital (Float Pool) Coverage Type: Clinical Call Coverage Period: 12/16/2025 12/23/2025 (with potential for future coverage) Clinical Shift Schedule: MonFri 8:00a 5:00p (on-site); 7:00a 9:00a...