Neurology Physician
A busy Comprehensive Stroke Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is seeking two (2) full-time Locum Tenens Neurohospitalists to provide inpatient neurology consults and call coverage. For optimal continuity of care, we strongly prefer physicians who can commit to at least one week per month on an ongoing basis.
Schedule7 on / 7 off (required must be able to work this exact schedule)
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 7:00 a.m. (24-hour call shifts)
12 hours of daytime patient care + night call (from home after hours, with very low callback rate)
Volume & ResponsibilitiesShared consult volume between two Neurohospitalists: patients/day
Inpatient neurology consults (including stroke codes)
ED consults and Level II Trauma Center support
Read EEGs (routine and continuous)
Perform lumbar punctures
Comprehensive Stroke Center physicians take stroke call
Neuro-ICU is separately staffed (no primary Neuro-ICU responsibility)
RequirementsMD or DO
Board Certified in Neurology (ABPN)
Active Oklahoma medical license, or IMLC compact license.
Active DEA and Oklahoma Controlled Dangerous Substances (OBNDD) registration with Oklahoma address on file
Proficiency in EEG interpretation
Comfortable performing lumbar punctures
Prior Neurohospitalist or stroke/neurocritical care experience strongly preferred
EPIC EMR experience (highly desired)
Dragon dictation available
Facility & LocationModern Comprehensive Stroke Center in Oklahoma City, OK
Full subspecialty support
Dedicated stroke team and neuro-interventional coverage
EPIC EMR with Dragon dictation
Compensation & LogisticsHighly competitive daily rate
Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided
Long-term scheduling preferred (ongoing 1+ week/month)
This is an outstanding opportunity for Neurohospitalists who enjoy a high-acuity inpatient practice with excellent work-life balance on a true 7on/7off schedule.
If interested, please reply with your availability, CV, and confirmation that you currently hold (or can obtain) an Oklahoma license, DEA, and OBNDD with an Oklahoma address.
We look forward to working with you!