Locum Tenens Physician - Neurologist Needed in South Carolina

We are seeking a skilled Neurologist Physician for a 7-day assignment in South Carolina. This role involves providing inpatient Neurohospitalist coverage on a 7-on/7-off schedule, with daily 8a to 6p shifts and approximately 4-5 nights of call per week. Responsibilities include managing inpatient neurology consults, responding to ED neurology calls, evaluating acute stroke patients both in person and via telemedicine, and performing daily rounding for hospitalized neurology patients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide inpatient Neurohospitalist coverage on a 7-on / 7-off schedule
• Manage inpatient neurology consults and respond to ED neurology calls
• Evaluate and manage acute stroke patients both in person and via telemedicine
• Perform acute stroke evaluations and determine appropriate treatment pathway
• Manage neurological conditions in ICU and critical care patients
• Provide daily rounding and follow-up for hospitalized neurology patients
• Coordinate care with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Neurosurgery, and other hospital-based specialties
• Participate in overnight call approximately 4–5 times per week
• Review imaging, diagnostic testing, and laboratory results to guide treatment

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Neurology
• EMR: Epic
• Requirements: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: Out of house call approximately 4-5 nights per week
• Patients per Day: 10
• LOA: 7 Days
• Staffing Mix: 3 MDs on at one time, RRT, and Stroke Coordinator

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities