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 / 2025PATIENT INFORMATION :
Patient Demographics : AdultsPatient Volume / Census : Variable (bread and butter neurology cases)Admissions : IncludedRounding : Included (3–4 hours / day on weekends)Phone Consults : YesCase Mix : General neurologyFACILITY INFORMATION :
No. of Beds in Department : TBDEMR System : Epic (clinical), Cerner (orientation reference)Office Equipment Available : Standard hospital setupSpecialty Backup Available : Hospitalist and critical care teamSupport Staff Available : RNs, APPsReason for Coverage : Ongoing staffing support for UCSF Community HospitalsPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE :
Hospital Privileges Required : YesTemporary Privileges Available : Yes, for December coverageCredentialing Timeline : 60–90 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : CoveredREQUIRED PROCEDURES :
Bread and butter neurology careTelehealth call coverageJOB REQUIREMENTS :
Licenses : Active California medical license requiredBoard : Board Certified (will consider Board Eligible)DEA : RequiredCertifications : BLS requiredExperience : Minimum 1 year in neurology practiceOther Qualifications : Proficiency with EMR systems and telehealth platformsDUTIES & 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.