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LocumTenens.com

Neurologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage West of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A Neurologist diagnoses and treats patients with disorders or injuries related to the central nervous system or the brain. Provides medical care to patients recovering from strokes or with illnesses such as dementia; may treat patients for nerve damage or spinal cord injury. Works from a private practice or within a hospital or larger healthcare facility.

$244,056 / year median in Iowa

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

This Job at a

Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-221512-MD-IA

Title:

MD Dates Needed:

ASAP -

Ongoing Shift Type:

Day Shift;

Call Assignment Type:

Inpatient Call Required:

Yes Board Certification Required:

Yes Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility This short-term acute care facility provides inpatient neurological services with the clinical infrastructure necessary to support on-site neurohospitalist coverage. The facility maintains established protocols to ensure quality patient care and timely neurological consultation for the adult inpatient population. All services are delivered on-site throughout the coverage period. About the Facility Location The area west of Cedar Rapids, Iowa offers a range of activities suited to varied interests. The region features community events, outdoor recreation, farmers markets, performing arts, and live music across several nearby communities. Public libraries and local venues throughout the area serve as active community hubs, providing year-round options for clinicians on assignment. About the Clinician's Workday The neurologist will serve in a neurohospitalist capacity, providing on-site inpatient rounding during day shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and fulfilling 12-hour night call responsibilities. Clinical duties include managing inpatient neurological conditions and conducting consultations for the adult inpatient population. The clinician will be supported by one nurse who rounds Monday through Thursday. Board certification in Neurology and prescriptive authority are required for this position.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

8-10

Support Staff:

1 nurse rounding mon-thur

Patient Population:

Adults Call Ratio/Schedule:

12 hr for night call

Location Type:

On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes Government:

No Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details