Locum Tenens Neurohospitalist Opportunity – Spokane, Washington

Job description

Job Type
Locum Tenens
Physician
Temporary Assignment
Inpatient
No Call

Job Location
City: Spokane
State: Washington
Job Description

A leading healthcare system in Spokane, Washington is seeking a Board-Certified Neurohospitalist to provide inpatient locum tenens coverage from September through December 2026. This opportunity is ideal for neurologists with recent stroke care experience who enjoy managing acute neurological conditions in a collaborative hospital setting.

The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient neurological care, evaluate acute stroke patients, participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning, and utilize Epic EMR for documentation. Providers should be current on extended-window thrombolytic therapy and comfortable working in a high-volume stroke program.

Job Responsibilities
Provide inpatient neurohospitalist coverage during assigned shifts
Evaluate and manage acute stroke and neurological emergencies
Perform neurological consultations for hospitalized patients
Participate in daily patient rounds
Develop and implement treatment plans for neurological disorders
Collaborate with hospitalists, emergency physicians, intensivists, and rehabilitation teams
Document patient care using Epic EMR
Ensure timely, evidence-based neurological care
Maintain accurate and complete medical documentation

Qualifications
MD or DO
Completion of an accredited Neurology Residency
Board Certified in Neurology (Required)
Active Washington medical license or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
Active DEA registration
Recent experience managing acute stroke patients
Current knowledge of extended-window thrombolytic therapy
Strong inpatient neurology experience
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Working Hours
Schedule
Coverage Type: Inpatient
Call: None
Shift Options
Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Coverage Dates

Day Coverage
September 8 – September 21, 2026 (entire two-week block)

Night Coverage

October 9 – October 12, 2026 (ending the morning of October 13)

December Coverage (Provider Preference)

Night Shift: December 22 – December 28, 2026 (ending the morning of December 29)
OR
Day Shift: December 22 – December 28, 2026
Guaranteed Hours: 12 hours per shift

Practice Setting
Inpatient Hospital
Comprehensive Stroke Program
Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Patient Volume
Approximately 12–15 patients per shift

Skills
Inpatient Neurology
Neurohospitalist Medicine
Acute Stroke Management
Extended-Window Thrombolytic Therapy
Neurological Consultations
Evidence-Based Neurological Care
Inpatient Rounding
Clinical Decision-Making
Epic EMR Documentation
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Assessment
Communication & Leadership

Why You'll Love This Opportunity
This locum tenens assignment offers the opportunity to work in a highly respected stroke program while focusing exclusively on inpatient neurology without call responsibilities. With flexible day or night scheduling options, manageable patient volumes, and the support of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, this position is an excellent fit for neurohospitalists seeking a rewarding short-term assignment in Washington.

• Flexible Day or Night Coverage
• No Call Required
• High-Acuity Stroke Program