Neurologist - PRN

Job Description:\n\nDescription:\nHOPE NEUROLOGICAL MEDICAL SERVICES AND ITS AFFILIATES\n\nPhysician – Neurologist (PRN) - St. Louis & or Kansas City\nTitle: Physician – Neurologist (MD/DO), PRN\nFunctional: Medical Services\nReports To: Medical Director\nSalary: Per Current Pay Scale, Per Diem / PRN, W2 Hourly / 1099 Classification as Applicable\nBonus Potential: According to Current Bonus Scale, if Applicable\nEmployment Status: PRN (As Needed)\nLast Update: November 2026\n\nABOUT HOPE NEUROLOGICAL MEDICAL SERVICES AND ITS AFFILIATES\nHope Neurological Medical Services and its affiliates were founded with a clear and powerful mission: to deliver compassionate, comprehensive neurological and primary care rooted in integrity, innovation, and hope. Operating across multiple United States locations and continuing to grow, HOPE brings patients concussion management, brain health, and trauma recovery services through cutting-edge diagnostics and patient-first care.\n\nGuided by faith and fueled by science, HOPE and its affiliates are committed to restoring lives, not just treating symptoms. Our team of board-certified neurologists, advanced clinicians, and rehabilitation specialists upholds the highest standards of evidence-based care while maintaining genuine human connection with every patient we serve.\n\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe PRN Neurologist provides specialized neurological evaluation, consultation, diagnosis, and treatment to patients receiving services through HOPE Neurological Medical Services and its affiliates. This position supports the organization's clinical operations by providing neurological expertise and patient care on an as-needed basis, including coverage for scheduled clinic operations, increased patient volumes, provider absences, and other identified clinical needs.\n\nThe PRN Neurologist evaluates and manages patients presenting with concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), post-traumatic neurological symptoms, headaches, migraines, dizziness, cognitive concerns, memory impairment, and other neurological conditions within the scope of the Physician's training, licensure, and clinical privileges.\n\nResponsibilities include conducting comprehensive neurological examinations, reviewing diagnostic studies, developing individualized treatment plans, ordering appropriate testing, coordinating referrals, providing patient education, and completing timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR). The Physician may also prepare detailed medical reports, personal injury dictations, and other clinical documentation as requested.\n\nThe PRN Neurologist practices under the clinical direction of the Medical Director and in accordance with established clinical protocols, applicable laws and regulations, and accepted standards of medical practice.\n\nThis is an as-needed position. Work schedules, assignments, and hours are based on organizational needs and mutual availability. There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours, shifts, or patient encounters. The Physician may be asked to provide services at multiple clinic locations as operational needs require.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nNeurological Evaluation & Patient Care\nProvide comprehensive neurological consultations, evaluations, and treatment to patients as scheduled or assigned.\nObtain and review detailed patient histories, including medical, neurological, surgical, family, medication, and relevant trauma histories.\nPerform comprehensive neurological examinations, including assessment of mental status, cranial nerves, motor and sensory function, coordination, reflexes, gait, balance, and other clinically indicated neurological functions.\nEvaluate patients presenting with concussions, mild traumatic brain injuries, post-concussive syndrome, headaches, migraines, dizziness, vertigo, cognitive impairment, memory concerns, and other neurological conditions.\nAssess neurological symptoms and identify potential relationships between reported injuries, clinical findings, diagnostic results, and functional limitations.\nDevelop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, diagnostic studies, patient history, and evidence-based medical guidelines.\nOrder, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and studies within the Physician's scope of practice, including neurological imaging, electrodiagnostic studies, laboratory testing, and other indicated assessments.\nReview available MRI, CT, EEG, EMG/NCS, and other relevant diagnostic findings within the Physician's qualifications and scope of practice.\nPrescribe medications and recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and facility policies.\nIdentify patients who require additional evaluation, specialty consultation, rehabilitation services, or referral to another healthcare provider.\nEducate patients and families regarding neurological diagnoses, treatment recommendations, expected recovery, symptom management, and follow-up care.\nRecognize urgent and emergent neurological conditions and initiate appropriate intervention, including referral or transfer to an emergency department when indicated.\nCommunicate significant clinical findings and patient care concerns to the Medical Director and appropriate members of the clinical team.\nConcussion, Brain Injury & Trauma Recovery Services\nProvide specialized neurological assessments for patients with suspected or confirmed concussions and traumatic brain injuries.\nEvaluate persistent post-concussive symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, visual disturbances, cognitive difficulties, sleep disturbances, and emotional or behavioral changes.\nAssess neurological recovery and identify ongoing deficits that may require additional diagnostic evaluation or multidisciplinary treatment.\nCollaborate with rehabilitation providers, advanced practice providers, and other specialists involved in the patient's recovery.\nProvide recommendations regarding appropriate neurological follow-up, treatment interventions, and additional specialty services.\nReview relevant medical records, imaging, diagnostic testing, and prior treatment records to support comprehensive patient assessments.\nProvide objective clinical findings and medical opinions supported by available documentation and appropriate clinical evidence.\nAssist in developing and refining clinical approaches to concussion management, brain health, and trauma recovery as requested by the Medical Director.\nDocumentation, Coding & Medical Reporting\nComplete timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of all patient encounters within the organization's EHR system.\nPrepare comprehensive neurological consultation notes, examination findings, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.\nComplete personal injury dictations, narrative medical reports, and other requested medical documentation in accordance with organizational standards.\nEnsure documentation accurately reflects the Physician's independent clinical findings, medical decision-making, and recommendations.\nApply appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes consistent with the services rendered and applicable coding guidelines.\nCooperate with the billing and administrative departments to address documentation deficiencies, coding questions, and medical necessity requirements.\nReview and respond to chart audits, documentation requests, and quality assurance findings in a timely manner.\nMaintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable privacy regulations.\nComplete and sign all clinical documentation within established organizational timeframes.\nCollaboration & Professional Responsibilities\nCollaborate with the Medical Director, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, rehabilitation professionals, and other clinical personnel to coordinate patient care.\nCommunicate relevant neurological findings and treatment recommendations to referring providers and members of the patient's healthcare team.\nParticipate in case reviews, clinical discussions, quality assurance initiatives, and peer review activities as requested.\nProvide clinical guidance and education to clinical support staff within the scope of the Physician's role and applicable laws.\nParticipate in provider orientation, training, and educational activities as requested.\nMaintain professional relationships with referral sources and support community outreach initiatives when requested.\nIdentify and communicate opportunities to improve clinical workflows, patient safety, documentation, and quality of care.\nMaintain current medical knowledge and clinical competencies through continuing medical education and professional development.\nProvide coverage at other HOPE locations when mutually agreed upon and consistent with operational needs.\nPRN Scheduling & Coverage Expectations\nAccept and perform clinical assignments based on mutual availability and the organization's operational needs.\nCoordinate availability and scheduling with the designated clinical or administrative leadership.\nProvide reasonable advance notice regarding availability, scheduling changes, or inability to fulfill an accepted assignment.\nArrive on time and remain available for the duration of accepted clinical assignments.\nComplete all assigned patient care, documentation, and follow-up responsibilities before concluding an assigned shift, unless otherwise coordinated with the Medical Director.\nMaintain compliance with all applicable organizational policies and procedures regardless of the frequency of scheduled assignments.\nUnderstand that PRN scheduling does not guarantee a minimum number of shifts, hours, or patient encounters.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities over employees. However, the PRN Neurologist may provide clinical guidance, consultation, and direction to advanced practice providers and clinical support staff involved in patient care, consistent with applicable state laws, collaborative practice requirements, organizational policies, and the Physician's clinical privileges.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS\nEducation & Experience\nDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.\nSuccessful completion of an accredited Neurology residency program required.\nBoard certification or board eligibility in Neurology required or preferred, consistent with organizational credentialing requirements.\nFellowship training in a relevant subspecialty, including headache medicine, neurophysiology, behavioral neurology, or related areas, preferred but not required.\nClinical experience in the evaluation and management of neurological conditions preferred.\nExperience with concussion management, traumatic brain injury, and post-concussive syndrome preferred.\nExperience interpreting neurological diagnostic studies, including MRI, CT, EEG, and EMG/NCS, preferred.\nExperience with EHR systems, medical coding, and comprehensive clinical documentation preferred.\nExperience preparing personal injury medical reports, narrative dictations, and medicolegal documentation preferred.\n\nSkills & Competencies\nAdvanced knowledge of neurological anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical assessment.\nStrong diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making skills.\nDemonstrated ability to perform comprehensive neurological examinations and develop appropriate treatment plans.\nKnowledge of concussion management, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic neurological conditions.\nAbility to interpret relevant diagnostic studies within the Physician's training and scope of practice.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, colleagues, and referral sources.\nProficiency with EHR systems, medical documentation, and dictation.\nWorking knowledge of medical coding, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA.\nAbility to work independently while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with the clinical team.\nCommitment to evidence-based medicine, patient safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.\nAbility to adapt to changing clinical schedules and provide coverage based on mutual availability.\nLanguage Skills\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret complex medical records, neurological diagnostic reports, and medical literature.\nAbility to respond effectively to sensitive patient inquiries, complaints, and clinical concerns.\nAbility to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive neurological consultation notes and medical reports.\nAbility to communicate complex neurological conditions, diagnostic findings, and treatment recommendations in language appropriate for patients and other healthcare professionals.\nAbility to prepare detailed medical narratives and personal injury documentation when requested.\nAbility to communicate effectively with attorneys, insurance representatives, referral sources, and other physicians when appropriate and authorized.\nMathematical Skills\nAbility to apply advanced mathematical and statistical concepts to clinical practice, including medication dosage calculations and interpretation of diagnostic data.\nAbility to interpret statistical information in medical literature, including diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, reliability, validity, and clinical significance.\nAbility to evaluate quantitative neurological assessment findings and relevant diagnostic measurements.\nReasoning Ability\nAbility to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to complex clinical situations and neurological diagnostic challenges.\nAbility to integrate patient history, physical examination findings, diagnostic studies, and medical literature to develop appropriate clinical assessments.\nAbility to interpret complex clinical data and distinguish between neurological conditions with overlapping symptoms.\nAbility to exercise sound independent medical judgment while recognizing limitations and seeking additional consultation when appropriate.\nAbility to manage a variety of abstract and concrete clinical variables in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions.\nCertificates, Licenses & Registrations\nCurrent, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state(s) where services are provided.\nBoard certification or eligibility in Neurology consistent with organizational credentialing requirements.\nCurrent and valid Federal Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (DEA number), if required for prescribing responsibilities.\nCurrent BLS certification required.\nACLS certification preferred or required when applicable to assigned clinical duties and facility policy.\nCurrent professional liability/malpractice insurance coverage meeting organizational requirements.\nEligibility for participation in Me