Neurologist
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Neurologist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Service Setting: Hospital (Float Pool)
• Coverage Type: Clinical Call
• Coverage Period: 12/16/2025 — 12/23/2025 (with potential for future coverage)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00a — 5:00p (on-site); 7:00a — 9:00a telehealth coverage
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekdays 5:00p — 8:00a; Weekends 24-hour tele call
• Call Type: Telehealth (In-House rounding followed by tele call)
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes (tele call expected)
COVERAGE DATES
• 12/16/2025 — 12/23/2025
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Variable (bread and butter neurology cases)
• Admissions: Included
• Rounding: Included (3–4 hours/day on weekends)
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General neurology
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: TBD
• EMR System: Epic (clinical), Cerner (orientation reference)
• Office Equipment Available: Standard hospital setup
• Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalist and critical care team
• Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs
• Reason for Coverage: Ongoing staffing support for UCSF Community Hospitals
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, for December coverage
• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Bread and butter neurology care
• Telehealth call coverage
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active California medical license required
• Board: Board Certified (will consider Board Eligible)
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: BLS required
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in neurology practice
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with EMR systems and telehealth platforms
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient neurology coverage across UCSF Community Hospitals (float between two facilities ~1 mile apart)
• Conduct daily rounds and manage admitted neurology patients
• Provide telehealth night call coverage for both facilities
• Respond to tele call and call back as needed for inpatient consults
• Collaborate with hospitalists and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care
• Complete charting and documentation accurately within EMR systems
• Adhere to facility protocols and UCSF compliance standards
• Participate in potential ongoing and future neurology coverage assignments