Locums Neurologist - Altoona, PAPosition Overview
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
Setting: Outpatient General Neurology
Coverage Need: Full-time coverage for approximately 3 months
Minimum Commitment: 2 weeks per month
Estimated Dates: 12/7/2026 - 2/5/2027
Estimated Shifts: 20 shifts/month
Trauma Level: Level III
Patient Volume: 15 patients per 8-hour day; 19-24 patients per 10-hour day
Availability / Schedule
Option 1: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (8-hour shifts)
Option 2: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (10-hour shifts)
Weekday, daytime clinic hours
No call responsibilities
No hospital rounding or inpatient coverage
Dates are approximate, pending maternity leave
APPs have independent schedules
Physician will work alongside an existing clinical team (not solo)
Licensure & Certifications
State License: Pennsylvania medical license required
License Required to Apply: Yes
IMLC Candidates: Accepted
Board Status: Board Certified
Minimum Experience: 1 year
ACLS: Required
DEA: Required
CSR: Not required
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide outpatient general neurology evaluations and follow-ups.
Manage a variety of neurological conditions, including:
Tremors
Migraines
History of CVA
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia gravis
Seizures
Parkinson's disease
Dementia
Manage medication refills and patient questions.
See a mix of new and established patients, primarily follow-ups.
Respond to questions routed through call center staff.
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