Locum Physician Neurology

**Start Date:** November 1 2026

**Clinic Regular Hours:** 8:00 AM 4:30 PM 24-hour weekend call from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM

**Shift Overview:** The clinic operates from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with responsibilities extending into after-hours coverage. Inpatient call is continuous and requires coverage 24/7 concluding the following morning at 8:00 AM.

Responsibilities include EEG interpretations for both inpatient and outpatient cases as necessary.

**Weekend Requirements:** Mandatory 24-hour call coverage is required on weekends.

**On-Call Requirements:** Inpatient and after-hours call obligations are part of the role.

**Outpatient Clinic Hours during Shift:** Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (these appointments fall within the 8-hour on-site shift). In times with no scheduled outpatients the candidate must provide continuous onsite hospital coverage. The expected patient load is 6-8 patients per day.

**EMR System:** Cerner

**Required Procedures:** - Radiologic Exam Interpretation

- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) - EEG - Brain Death Examination

- Evoked Potentials

**Compensation Structure:** - Malpractice coverage included in rates

- Hourly rate applies - Orientation compensated at half the hourly rate

- Overtime pay structured for both regular and holiday work

- Night call and holiday night call additional compensation

- 24-hour call and holiday 24-hour on-call coverage compensated

**Mandatory Job Requirements:** - All qualifications must be documented at the time of credentialing

- Board Certified in Neurology (Board Eligible candidates not accepted)

- Active Michigan state medical license required at time of credential verification

- Local candidates only; no travel arrangements funded

- Active DEA registration required

**Certifications:** - BLS and ACLS with NIH Stroke Scale/tPA competency preferred

- Clean malpractice history details must be provided including carrier information and coverage limits confirming inclusion in rate

- Self-query NPDB status (to be completed within the past month)

- Must clearly indicate availability and preferred shift type

**Certification Requirements:**

- Board Certification

- DEA Registration

**License Requirements:** - Active Michigan Medical License