Neurology Locum Opportunity in Iowa

Neurologist Locum Job in Mason City, IA

SCHEDULE : 

• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off (Sun-Sat), 10-hour days (potentially 8-hour days, but TBD)
• 2-4 new patient consults per day

JOB DESCRIPTION : 

• Join the team of 1 Neurologist and 2 Advanced Practice Providers
• Reason for opening: shortage of neurology physicians (1 currently)
• Small outpatient clinic about 6 patients per day
• Primary Stroke Center - MUST have experience with Stroke 
• Inpatient/Outpatient split
• All surgical procedures available, except transplants; limited pediatrics; support OB, Cath Lab, and ED.
• Required neurology procedure: Brain Death exam
• Sub-specialty interest in EEG, EMG, Epilepsy, Sleep, MS, and Movement Disorders welcome in the context of general Neurology
• Non-burdensome call - possibly unrestricted night call during that time (does not need to stay in house, but must be within 30 min response time)
• 6-8 patients total daily on average (new consults and follow-ups included)
• Take all neurology inpatient/ED/network consult requests
• 50% over age 65; 32% age 45-64; 17% age 19-44 (Pediatrics is possible but very infrequent, most common consult diagnosis is seizures)
• 1 nursing support on staff
• Lab onsite
• X-ray on site
• EMR: Cerner
• Level III Trauma
• 8-10 weeks credentialing timeframe
• Physician support before, during, and after each procedure

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS : 

• Board Eligible (become BC within 3 years of eligibility) or Board Certified in Neurology - REQUIRED
• Must have experience with Stroke - REQUIRED
• Active IA license or IMLC - PREFERRED
• BLS, ACLS (by time of start) - REQUIRED
• DEA (by time of start) - REQUIRED