Neurology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job ID: A-MD-69692 & 69696
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Neurology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens/Locum-to-Perm
  
• Location: Atlantic City, NJ
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-5p
  
• Reason for Coverage: To provide temporary OP general neurology coverage, maintain timely patient access and continuity of care, and support coverage across multiple practice locations while recruitment for a permanent neurologist is underway.
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 60% Adult, 40% Geriatric
  
• Average Daily Volume: 14-18
  
• Case Mix: Headache, Migraine, Seizure Disorders, Neuropathy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Disorders, Post-Stroke Follow-Up
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Cerner/Oracle Fusion
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES/DUTIES

General neurology outpatient evaluation and management including: new patient evaluations, follow-up visits, diagnostic test interpretation, medication management, care coordination; Perform EEG interpretation, EMG, or Botox.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Neurology (ABPN or AOBNP)
  
• Licenses: Active NJ License (or ability to obtain)
  
• DEA: Active DEA and NJ CDS
  
• Certifications: BLS
  
• Skill: P erform EEG interpretation, EMG, or Botox
  
• Other Qualifications: EMR proficiency (Cerner/Oracle Fusion), willingness to rotate among three locations, ability to work independently, team collaboration
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate & manage new and established adult and geriatric general-neurology patients.
  
• Manage common neurological conditions including headache, migraine, seizure disorders, neuropathy, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, cognitive disorders, and post-stroke follow-up.
  
• Review diagnostic imaging, laboratory results, and outside medical records; order appropriate testing and manage medications.
  
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, APPs, specialists, and other members of the neuroscience team.
  
• Complete documentation, patient messages, test-result review, and follow-up responsibilities promptly; provide independent outpatient coverage across multiple practice locations.