Vascular Neurology Physician Locum Tenens Altoona, PA
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Vascular Neurologist for a part-time locum tenens opportunity in Altoona, Pennsylvania, beginning December 21, 2026.
The physician will provide inpatient stroke care, neurological consultations, and emergency stroke evaluations at a Level III Trauma Center. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, responding to stroke codes, and managing patients with cerebrovascular conditions.
Compensation:
Hourly: $390/hr
Weekend Rounding: $2730/weekend
The assignment requires seven consecutive days of coverage per month, including weekday stroke call and weekend rounding.
Assignment Details
Specialty: Vascular Neurology
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Altoona, PA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Position Type: Part-Time
Start Date: December 21, 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Coverage Frequency: 7 Days Per Month
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
Trauma Level: Level III
Hospital Capacity: 380 Beds
EMR: Epic Bridges
Coverage Reason: Turnover Vacancy
Schedule
Coverage Block: Monday Sunday, 7 Consecutive Days Per Month
Monday Friday: 7:00 AM 4:30 PM
Saturday Sunday: 7:00 AM 1:00 PM (Rounding)
Weekday Stroke Call: 7:00 AM 4:30 PM
Call Type: In-House
Response Time: 30 Minutes
Weekend Coverage: Stroke Patient Rounding
Estimated Shifts: 7 Per Month
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Adults Ages 18+
Adult Patients: 100%
Inpatient Rounding: Up to 20 Patients
Average Admissions While On Call: Approximately 7
Common Cases: Acute Stroke, Stroke Complications, and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)
Clinical Setting: Inpatient Neurology and Emergency Department Consultations
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Inpatient Vascular Neurology Care
Perform Daily Inpatient Stroke Rounds
Evaluate and Manage Acute Stroke Patients
Respond to Emergency Stroke Codes
Provide Inpatient and Emergency Department Consultations
Assess Patients With Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)
Manage Stroke-Related Complications
Develop and Implement Neurological Treatment Plans
Place Appropriate Patient Care Orders
Collaborate With Hospitalists and Other Clinical Teams
Provide Weekend Stroke Patient Rounding
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic Bridges
Ensure Continuity of Care During Coverage Assignments
Clinical Environment / Support
Level III Trauma Center
380-Bed Hospital
Full-Service Inpatient Clinical Environment
Advanced Practice Provider Coverage Available
Hospitalists Manage Patient Admissions
Vascular Neurologist Serves as Consulting Specialist
Independent Physician Coverage Required
Epic Bridges EMR
Required Clinical Skills
Vascular Neurology
Acute Stroke Evaluation and Management
Stroke Code Response
Transient Ischemic Attack Management
Inpatient Neurology Consultation
Emergency Neurological Assessment
Stroke Complication Management
Inpatient Rounding
Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Stroke Call Coverage
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible Through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Required
Completed Vascular Neurology Fellowship Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Vascular Neurology Preferred
Newly Fellowship-Trained Physicians Accepted
Active Pennsylvania Medical License Required
IMLC Candidates May Be Considered
DEA Registration Required
ACLS Certification Required
BLS Certification Required
Stroke Certification Required
Experience Managing Acute Stroke and TIA Patients
Ability to Respond to Stroke Codes
Ability to Provide Independent Inpatient Coverage
Availability for Seven Consecutive Days Per Month
Ability to Meet 30-Minute Call Response Requirements
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification or Board Eligibility Documentation
Vascular Neurology Fellowship Documentation
Active Pennsylvania Medical License or IMLC Documentation
DEA Registration
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
Stroke Certification
Relevant Stroke Management Experience
Confirmation of Monthly Coverage Availability
Confirmation of Weekday Call and Weekend Rounding Availability
Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 Days
Privileges: Full and Temporary Privileges Available
Pennsylvania Medical License Required
IMLC Candidates Considered
Vascular Neurology Fellowship Required
Board Certification or Board Eligibility Accepted
Newly Fellowship-Trained Physicians Eligible
