We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated locum tenens physician for an exciting opportunity in Oregon. This position offers the chance to provide inpatient neurohospitalist care in a busy and dynamic healthcare environment. This role requires a physician with a background in neurology who is ready to contribute to a team of professionals in a collaborative setting. Key Details: Specialty: Internal Medicine - Neurohospitalist, Neurology Location: Oregon, near Rainier, OR Type: Locum Tenens Start Date: May 1, 2025 Duration: Ongoing assignment Coverage Reason: Medical leave vacancy Schedule: Full-time, with shifts typically from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (with some flexibility for paperwork at the start and end of the day) Patient Load: Approximately 10-12 patients per shift Required Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology Required Licensure: Must be licensed in Oregon Call Coverage: Potential for call coverage required once every 8 weeks (Friday night-Monday morning for 24 hours) Practice Setting: Inpatient, neurohospitalist consulting (not a primary admitting service) Credentialing Timeframe: Estimated at 90-120 days Responsibilities: Provide inpatient neurohospitalist care, consulting on a variety of neurological cases Work closely with a neuro critical care team (critical care is excluded from this role) Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers (2 PA/NPs) Potential for call coverage one weekend every 8 weeks Perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: Radiologic exam interpretation (unofficial) Diagnostic/therapeutic taps Lumbar puncture Thrombolytic therapy Biopsy procedures (nerve and muscle) EEG, EMG, and NCV testing Spinal/paraspinal/epidural blocks Botulinum toxin administration (Botox) Requirements: Board certification or eligibility in Neurology Must be licensed to practice in Oregon BLS certification required (ACLS and other certifications are not necessary) Prior inpatient neurohospitalist experience is highly preferred Ability to supervise advanced practice providers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams Additional Information: Hospital Certification: Hospital is stroke-certified Trauma Level: Level 2 trauma center Support Staff: Locum tenens provider will be supported by an RN, MA, and office staff Facility Size: 525 beds If you are looking for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in a beautiful part of Oregon, this position near Rainier is ideal. Apply now using reference Job ID # j-264893 to be considered for this exciting position!
