"Vascular Neurology Physician Locum Tenens Altoona, PAPosition OverviewSeeking 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/hrWeekend Rounding: $2730/weekendThe assignment requires seven consecutive days of coverage per month, including weekday stroke call and weekend rounding.Assignment DetailsSpecialty: Vascular NeurologyProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Location: Altoona, PACoverage Type: Locum TenensPosition Type: Part-TimeStart Date: December 21, 2026Duration: OngoingCoverage Frequency: 7 Days Per MonthPractice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-BasedTrauma Level: Level IIIHospital Capacity: 380 BedsEMR: Epic BridgesCoverage Reason: Turnover VacancyScheduleCoverage Block: MondaySunday, 7 Consecutive Days Per MonthMondayFriday: 7:00 AM4:30 PMSaturdaySunday: 7:00 AM1:00 PM (Rounding)Weekday Stroke Call: 7:00 AM4:30 PMCall Type: In-HouseResponse Time: 30 MinutesWeekend Coverage: Stroke Patient RoundingEstimated Shifts: 7 Per MonthPatient Population / VolumePatient Population: Adults Ages 18+Adult Patients: 100%Inpatient Rounding: Up to 20 PatientsAverage Admissions While On Call: Approximately 7Common Cases: Acute Stroke, Stroke Complications, and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)Clinical Setting: Inpatient Neurology and Emergency Department ConsultationsClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Comprehensive Inpatient Vascular Neurology CarePerform Daily Inpatient Stroke RoundsEvaluate and Manage Acute Stroke PatientsRespond to Emergency Stroke CodesProvide Inpatient and Emergency Department ConsultationsAssess Patients With Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)Manage Stroke-Related ComplicationsDevelop and Implement Neurological Treatment PlansPlace Appropriate Patient Care OrdersCollaborate With Hospitalists and Other Clinical TeamsProvide Weekend Stroke Patient RoundingMaintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic BridgesEnsure Continuity of Care During Coverage AssignmentsClinical Environment / SupportLevel III Trauma Center380-Bed HospitalFull-Service Inpatient Clinical EnvironmentAdvanced Practice Provider Coverage AvailableHospitalists Manage Patient AdmissionsVascular Neurologist Serves as Consulting SpecialistIndependent Physician Coverage RequiredEpic Bridges EMRRequired Clinical SkillsVascular NeurologyAcute Stroke Evaluation and ManagementStroke Code ResponseTransient Ischemic Attack ManagementInpatient Neurology ConsultationEmergency Neurological AssessmentStroke Complication ManagementInpatient RoundingMultidisciplinary Care CoordinationStroke Call CoverageRequirementsBoard Certified or Board Eligible Through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology RequiredCompleted Vascular Neurology Fellowship RequiredAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Vascular Neurology PreferredNewly Fellowship-Trained Physicians AcceptedActive Pennsylvania Medical License RequiredIMLC Candidates May Be ConsideredDEA Registration RequiredACLS Certification RequiredBLS Certification RequiredStroke Certification RequiredExperience Managing Acute Stroke and TIA PatientsAbility to Respond to Stroke CodesAbility to Provide Independent Inpatient CoverageAvailability for Seven Consecutive Days Per MonthAbility to Meet 30-Minute Call Response RequirementsSubmission RequirementsUpdated Curriculum VitaeBoard Certification or Board Eligibility DocumentationVascular Neurology Fellowship DocumentationActive Pennsylvania Medical License or IMLC DocumentationDEA RegistrationACLS CertificationBLS CertificationStroke CertificationRelevant Stroke Management ExperienceConfirmation of Monthly Coverage AvailabilityConfirmation of Weekday Call and Weekend Rounding AvailabilityCredentialingEstimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 DaysPrivileges: Full and Temporary Privileges AvailablePennsylvania Medical License RequiredIMLC Candidates ConsideredVascular Neurology Fellowship RequiredBoard Certification or Board Eligibility AcceptedNewly Fellowship-Trained Physicians Eligible"
