Neurocritical Care Physician Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Georgia

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference
  -215780-MD-GA
• Title:
  
  MD
• Dates Needed:
  
  July 22 - July 31, August 1 - August 9, August 29 - September 13, October 19 - October 25, October 28
• Shift Type:
  
  Day Shift;
  
  Night Shift
• Assignment Type:
  
  Inpatient
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  
  Locums

This hospital is a 635-bed Level I trauma center operating a closed 117-bed ICU that includes 18 dedicated Neuro ICU beds. The facility maintains established neurocritical care protocols and utilizes EPIC EMR for documentation and patient management. Medical Critical Care team support and 24/7 anesthesia coverage are available to assist the neurocritical care service.

Georgia offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests, including cultural destinations, performing arts venues, and historic districts. Outdoor enthusiasts will find options such as hiking, whitewater rafting, fishing, horseback riding, and visits to state parks and waterfalls throughout the region. The state also features wineries and leisure destinations, making it a location with broad appeal for those seeking both relaxation and exploration.

The neurocritical care physician will provide inpatient coverage in a closed Neuro ICU, managing a daily census of 10-18 adult patients and performing 2-3 admissions per day. Responsibilities include rounding and admissions within the Neuro ICU, along with required procedures and code response limited to the Neuro ICU. Day and night shift coverage is available, with shifts running 7:00 AM-7:00 PM or 7:00 PM-7:00 AM;

no call is required outside of the worked shift. Board certification in Neurocritical Care is required, and candidates must hold an active Georgia medical license or be IMLC eligible.

• Case Load/PPD:10-18
• Support Staff:1 intensivist (days), 1 intensivist (nights), Medical Critical Care team, 24/7 anesthesia support
• Patient Population:
  
  Adults
• Location Type:
  
  On-Site
• Government:
  
  No
• Shift Times:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (day) or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (night)
• Procedures
  
  Required:
  
  Procedures within Neuro ICU; code response within Neuro ICU
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  Board certification in Neurocritical Care required; active Georgia medical license preferred or IMLC eligibility required