We are seeking a Pediatric Epilepsy Neurologist for a locum opportunity in Charleston, South Carolina. This assignment provides 24-hour weekly coverage, combining onsite daytime care with nightly call and comprehensive EEG interpretation for pediatric epilepsy patients.
Assignment Details
- Pediatric Epilepsy Neurology
- 24-hour coverage model
- Weekly coverage blocks
- Inpatient-focused assignment with EEG interpretation
- Flat 24-hour all-inclusive rate
Schedule
- Monday at 8:00 AM through the following Monday at 8:00 AM
- Onsite coverage during the day
- Nightly call coverage
- 24-hour coverage throughout the assignment week
Practice Setting
- Inpatient Pediatric Epilepsy
- Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
- Onsite daytime coverage required
- Inpatient and outpatient EEG interpretation
- No trauma responsibilities
- No telehealth
Patient Volume
- Epilepsy Monitoring Unit: Approximately 4 6 patients per week
- Inpatient EEGs: Approximately 8 per day
- Outpatient EEGs: Approximately 10 per day
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient Pediatric Epilepsy coverage
- Manage patients within the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Interpret all inpatient EEGs
- Interpret all outpatient EEGs
- Provide onsite daytime coverage
- Participate in nightly call coverage
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years
- Fellowship required
- South Carolina medical license must be in hand or scheduled to be issued
Ideal Candidate
A Pediatric Epilepsy Neurologist experienced in managing pediatric epilepsy patients and comfortable with EMU coverage and a significant EEG reading volume. This opportunity is ideal for a physician who can provide a full Monday-to-Monday coverage block, including onsite daytime responsibilities and nightly call.
