Neurologist
aptiveNorth Chicago (IL)
About the role
Job Summary:
Neurologist (BC/BE) - Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL Contract: 6 months + 6-month option - 1.0 FTE - Onsite + telephonic call - Target start: October 19, 2026 (pending credentialing)
Aptive Resources is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurologist to provide inpatient and outpatient neurology services to Veterans at a federal health care center in North Chicago, IL. This is an urgent, newly created contract need - no incumbent - with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on Veteran care.
ScheduleClinic/inpatient hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telephonic on-call (rotation): weeknights (4:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.), weekends (Friday 4:30 p.m. - Monday 8:00 a.m.) and 24-hour holiday coverage
Must answer calls within 15 minutes and be onsite within 60 minutes for emergencies
Weekend rounding (consults and follow-ups) during assigned coverage
Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide outpatient neurology clinic care and E-Consults
Perform inpatient consults and follow-ups; round in the ICU, inpatient units and Emergency Department as requested
Perform procedures within your credentials and privileges
Order, follow up on and communicate test results to patients
Supervise residents and co-sign consult notes within 24 hours
Document in the electronic health record immediately after each encounter; complete outpatient encounter forms the same day
Practice shared decision-making with patients and families
Minimum Qualifications:
MD or DO; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
Full, active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory or DC
Current BLS (American Heart Association)
Current malpractice coverage (or willingness to be covered)
Proficient in written and spoken English; computer literate
Able to pass a federal background investigation, fingerprinting and credentialing
Live or stay within 60 minutes of North Chicago, IL during call coverage
PreferredBotox injection training
EEG reading experience
Oracle Cerner EHR experience
Prior VA, DoD or federal health care experience
Why this roleServe Veterans at a joint federal health care center
Stable 6-month contract with extension option
Credentialing support from Aptive Resources
Competitive hourly rate for clinic time plus on-call, call-back and holiday pay
About AptiveArrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement:
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
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