Neurologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-134068
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Neurology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina
• Facility: MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
• Health System: Medical University of South Carolina Health - Locums
• Coverage Period: Nov 02, 2026 – Nov 09, 2026
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Hours Per Shift: 24
• Shifts Per Week: 7
• Reason for Coverage: Backfill FTE
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Daily avg of ~8 inpatient EEGs and ~10 outpatient EEGs; plus 4-6 EMU patients per week
• Case Mix: Inpatient Pediatric Epilepsy, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), EEG interpretation
• Rounding: Included (EMU patients)
• Phone Consults: Included

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: N/A
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes, comprehensive specialty backup available at MUSC
• Support Staff Available: RNs, EEG Techs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Must have active SC license in hand or scheduled to be issued; expedited privileging available
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Inpatient and outpatient EEG interpretation
• Epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) patient management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Neurology (preferably with Epilepsy fellowship)
• Licenses: Active South Carolina Medical License (or scheduled to be issued)
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS preferred
• Experience: Residency trained in Neurology, fellowship in Epilepsy preferred
• Other Qualifications: Completion of MUSC hospital modules and EPIC personalization prior to start

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), managing an average of 4-6 patients per week.
• Interpret all inpatient and outpatient EEGs, with an average daily volume of approximately 8 inpatient and 10 outpatient studies.
• Cover 24-hour shifts from Monday at 8:00 AM to the following Monday at 8:00 AM, including on-site day shifts and nightly call.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital to ensure continuity of care for pediatric epilepsy patients.
• Complete all required hospital modules and EPIC personalization prior to the start of the assignment.