Healthcare & Medical

Neurology Physician

ProLocums

Saint Louis · Missouri · United States

  • Specialty: Neurology Neurohospitalist
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient Hospital (Clinic / Consult Coverage)
  • Start Date: November 6, 2026 (Urgent need for December 2026 coverage)
  • Schedule / Shift: 7-on / 7-off rotation; 7:00 AM 7:00 PM (12-hour day shifts)
  • Coverage Type: Day shifts only (No night call; Virtual Neurology covers 7:00 PM 7:00 AM)
  • Headcount: 2 Locum Tenens providers needed
  • Mid-Level Support: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on site Monday Friday (potential weekend coverage)
  • Credentialing Timeline: 30 Days (Fast-track privileging)
  • Board Certification: Board Eligible (BE) or Board Certified (BC)
  • Life Support / Certifications: ACLS and BLS required
  • State Licensure: Active Missouri (MO) license or IMLC Letter of Qualification
  • EMR System: Epic

Clinical Scope & Key Responsibilities
  • Provide primary inpatient neurohospitalist coverage, acute inpatient neurological consultations, and acute stroke code evaluations.
  • Work standard 12-hour day blocks (7:00 AM 7:00 PM) on a 7-on / 7-off rotation.
  • Collaborate with and supervise hospital-employed APPs during weekdays (Monday Friday), with potential APP support extending into weekends.
  • Procedures: Ability to perform nerve conduction studies / Electromyography (EMG) is a strong plus.
  • Night Coverage Hand-off: Seamless hand-off at 7:00 PM; all overnight needs (7:00 PM 7:00 AM) are handled by a dedicated Tele-Neurology service (V-Neuro).
  • Complete all clinical documentation, consults, and order entry in Epic .
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
  • Education & Training: ACGME/AOA-accredited residency training in Neurology (fellowship in Neurohospitalist, Vascular Neurology, or Clinical Neurophysiology preferred).
  • Board Status: bBoard Eligible.
  • Licensing: Active, unrestricted Missouri state medical license in hand or eligible for immediate activation via the IMLC.
  • Background Requirements: Clean NPDB and clear malpractice history for immediate submission.
  • Availability: Immediate submission of availability for December 2026 blocks with commitment to ongoing 7-on / 7-off blocks.

Reference: WJ-2_127603741 · Posted 08 Nov 2026, 02:03 PM

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