Locum Physician (MD/DO) – Neurology – General/Other – $290 per hour in Hackensack, NJ

Hackensack, New Jersey
March 4, 2026

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Doctor of Medicine | Neurology – General/Other
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Employer: HPA Healthcare
Pay: $290 per hour
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with HPA Healthcare to find a qualified Neurology MD in Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601!

Position Overview

One of our Partner in New Jersey is seeking a Board-Certified Cognitive & Behavioral Neurologist to provide part-time outpatient locum coverage while the facility recruits a permanent provider.

The neurologist will work collaboratively with two physicians directly and approximately 30 physicians indirectly within the department, providing specialized care in memory, cognitive function, and behavioral neurology. There are no procedures required, and the role is fully outpatient with a flexible weekly schedule.

This position offers top-of-market compensation, reflecting current 2025 New Jersey locum trends for subspecialty neurology — Pay Ranking: Top 5% of market (2025 data).

Assignment Highlights

  • Joint Commission–certified agency placement (HPA Healthcare)

  • Start Date: February 1, 2026??End Date: December 31, 2026

  • Schedule: 2–3 days per week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Setting: Outpatient clinic only

  • Procedures: None required

  • Team Structure: Works with 2 neurologists directly; 30 faculty indirectly

  • Support Staff: Clinical MA and RN support available

  • EMR: Epic

  • Call: None

  • Travel: Prepaid travel, lodging, and ground transportation

  • Malpractice: Occurrence coverage provided

  • Pay Ranking: Top 5% of current market for Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologists (2025 data)

Skills & Experience

  • Board Certified in Neurology (ABPN)

  • Completed Cognitive and/or Behavioral Neurology Fellowship (required)

  • Active New Jersey medical license.  Will consider unlicensed.

  • DEA and CDS licenses (required)

  • Experience managing cognitive, behavioral, and neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., Alzheimer’s, dementia, frontotemporal disorders)

  • Strong patient communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct outpatient evaluations for cognitive and behavioral neurological disorders

  • Develop individualized treatment plans and ongoing patient management

  • Collaborate with internal neurology, psychiatry, and neuropsychology teams

  • Contribute to multidisciplinary conferences as needed

  • Maintain documentation in Epic EMR in accordance with hospital policy

  • Support the department’s mission while providing coverage during recruitment

About HPA Healthcare

At HPA Healthcare, we’re committed to empowering clinicians and establishing strong partnerships with healthcare facilities. Our mission is to provide clinicians with opportunities for personal and professional growth, while helping healthcare facilities deliver exceptional patient care through our dedicated clinical teams.

We are proudly Joint Commission–certified, a distinction earned by fewer than 10% of staffing firms—demonstrating our commitment to clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory excellence.

Our founders started the company because they saw how tough it can be when patients don’t have quick access to care. We believe that every patient deserves compassionate, timely care—and that belief is what drives us every day.

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