Neurologist, long-term, full-time, locum at AVH - EMG & EEG Responsibilities Ideally seeking ONE General Neurologist to provide coverage full-time for a long-term locum assignment 6-12 months + possible option for 3 weeks a month for one physician could possibly consider two physicians to cover total of 4 weeks per month - IF travel costs are low (not first preference) Schedule: Will be scheduled at 2-3 sites throughout assignment. M-F, 8-5 (one hour scheduled lunch 12-1) No call Provides office-based general neurology services to new and established patients (mostly adults and adolescents) including medication management, education and counseling of patients and families, ordering diagnostic tests, referral to related other specialties (e.g., cardiology, orthopedics, pain management, pulmonology, sleep medicine) locally, referral to subspecialty neurologists at tertiary care centers, and communication with PCP s. Required: Skills to perform (without a technician) and interpret EMG's. Skills to interpret EEGs Ability to obtain NH perm license quickly (physician must be willing and engaged in completing application, fingerprints, etc ASAP) Full payer enrollment required Most commonly diagnoses encountered are: Migraine Memory loss Essential tremor Parkinson s disease Cognitive impairment Dizziness Epilepsy Multiple sclerosis Polyneuropathy Headache Partners with other members of neurology team (e.g., radiologist, EEG technologists, MA s and RN s, physical therapists). Must have: Skills to perform (without a technician) and interpret EMG's Skills to interpret EEGs Experience required Prefer candidates have prior experience (at least 2-5 years) in broad spectrum of general neurology. Selected new graduates from residency or fellowship training may be eligible. Prior experience in a small hospital or CAH desired. Must be comfortable with rural nature of practice/hospital, they would be solo coverage, and AVH s complement of specialists and diagnostic testing capacity. Ability to interpret EEG studies HIGHLY desirable. Ability to perform and interpret NCS/EMG studies. Ability to perform Botox injections highly desirable. Team oriented, collaborative, and patient focused. High level of customer service (patient satisfaction) is expected. EMR: Meditech Expanse Appointment durations would begin at 40-60 minutes to allow for orientation to AVH and its EMR. At an appropriate time (usually 2-4 weeks), appointment durations would be reduced to match standards for AVH neurologists, i.e., 20 minutes for established patients and 60 minutes for new patients. Typical productivity (based on usual mix of new and established patients) will be 12 to 16 patients per day. In general, 2 to 4 new patients per day -They will license candidates but they prefer IMLC candidates. -$1200 referral bonus received for any referral who works 30 days. -$Competitive Hourly pay housing travel A rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage included. -Please send resume to and call/text Tyler at .
