Locum Tenens Neurology Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Neurology Physician (inpatient/outpatient)
• Location: Petoskey, Michigan
• Start: November 1, 2026
• Coverage: Long-term; end date open
• Patient volume: 6–8 patients per day
• Schedule: Clinic hours 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with after-hours call coverage; 24-hour weekend call (8:00 AM–8:00 AM)

Description

Provide neurology care in an inpatient/outpatient setting, including outpatient clinic coverage, onsite hospital coverage, EEG reads, and neurologic procedures with 24-hour weekend call.

The assignment runs starting November 1, 2026 and includes after-hours and inpatient call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic coverage
• Onsite hospital/inpatient coverage
• Inpatient and after-hours call
• EEG reads for inpatient and outpatient cases as needed

Required Procedures

• Radiologic exam interpretation
• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
• EEG
• Brain death examination
• Evoked potentials

Requirements

• Board Certified in Neurology (BE not accepted)
• Active Michigan license at time of name clear
• Local provider (no flights)
• Active DEA confirmation
• BLS and ACLS certifications (NIH Stroke Scale/tPA competency preferred)
• Clean malpractice details: include malpractice carrier, coverage limits, and confirm if malpractice is included in the rate
• NPDB self-query pulled within the month

Benefits

• Rate: Open & negotiable