Neurohospitalist part time

[varn1x]

Is it feasible to work 0.5 FTE of a normal schedule of 7 on 7 off? meaning you would only work for 7 days a month?

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[Postictal Raiden]

If that’s what you want then I’d recommend doing locum. You can basically do few months of work and have the rest of the year off while still making very decent income.

 

[deathmerchant]

Yes, like mentioned above- probably only locum, if u want to make any actual salary. Unless you are willing to take a massive pay cut (may be get paid 1/4th of others), some group might be able to fit you in, but why would u do that.

 

[varn1x]

Yes, like mentioned above- probably only locum, if u want to make any actual salary. Unless you are willing to take a massive pay cut (may be get paid 1/4th of others), some group might be able to fit you in, but why would u do that.

1/4th the pay for 0.5 FTE? are you sure? because in IM, I hear part time for hospitalists is very common and I don't think there is such a huge pay cut.

 

[Epic786]

yes you can work as a locum, one place in TN was offering 1 weeks on and 2 weeks off with a base salary of 400K.

 

[SeattleMD]

Many neurohospitalist programs value part time FTE's - either the other part in clinic or off. It lets you set up a program that can more easily flex in terms of illness, CME or vacation. Salaries are typically prorated by fte.

Schedules vary, but work well as 1 week/month or splitting with another .5 FTE and doing 3 days alternating with 4.

 

[deathmerchant]

1/4th the pay for 0.5 FTE? are you sure? because in IM, I hear part time for hospitalists is very common and I don't think there is such a huge pay cut.

Yes it is very common to do shift work and paid full time, but that is almost always 1week on and 1 week off, or may be even better if you are working 24 hour shifts that require you to come in. But 1 week in a month is only possible as a locum. Remember that terms like "shift work", "locum" and "part time" are very different. In a non-locum situation, why would someone pay you a salary equivalent to someone who is working twice as much in the same place?

 

[varn1x]

Many neurohospitalist programs value part time FTE's - either the other part in clinic or off. It lets you set up a program that can more easily flex in terms of illness, CME or vacation. Salaries are typically prorated by fte.

Schedules vary, but work well as 1 week/month or splitting with another .5 FTE and doing 3 days alternating with 4.

That is perfect! Thank you so much for your reply.

This is off topic but sorry. So it says under your name that you're Neurohospitalist/ IM hospitalist. May I ask how's that possible?

 

[varn1x]

Yes it is very common to do shift work and paid full time, but that is almost always 1week on and 1 week off, or may be even better if you are working 24 hour shifts that require you to come in. But 1 week in a month is only possible as a locum. Remember that terms like "shift work", "locum" and "part time" are very different. In a non-locum situation, why would someone pay you a salary equivalent to someone who is working twice as much in the same place?

I get you. Thanks so much for your help

 

[Gloria2013]

Can I ask 1 question about part time neurohospitalist position? I have an offer from a 250- bed community hospital. Part time, 9 shifts/month: 8am-8pm ( not strictly till 8pm, ok to round and go), then take phone call at home 8pm-next 8am ( it is said not heavy phone call at night ). Pay: roughly $1,785 per shift. Malpractice offered. No other benefits since it is a PT.

If you calculate by 12hours ( the employer calculates 12hrs only), that will be $148/hr. However, we take “not heavy phone call at night”, that will not be counting since we get a bit higher hourly rate in 8am-8pm.

They count 14 shifts per month like this as full time, which I believe it is too hard to do.

How do you guys think about this offer?

 

[Neurologo]

Can I ask 1 question about part time neurohospitalist position? I have an offer from a 250- bed community hospital. Part time, 9 shifts/month: 8am-8pm ( not strictly till 8pm, ok to round and go), then take phone call at home 8pm-next 8am ( it is said not heavy phone call at night ). Pay: roughly $1,785 per shift. Malpractice offered. No other benefits since it is a PT.

If you calculate by 12hours ( the employer calculates 12hrs only), that will be $148/hr. However, we take “not heavy phone call at night”, that will not be counting since we get a bit higher hourly rate in 8am-8pm.

They count 14 shifts per month like this as full time, which I believe it is too hard to do.

How do you guys think about this offer?

That actually is the same as locum position rather than part-time given no benefits. For locum, $1,785 per 24hrs coverage seems low unless it is a very slow place. There are locum positions paying that much for just 12 hrs.

I am currently doing 24 hrs coverage for 7 days straight at a busy comprehensive stroke and trauma level 1 center. But I will likely move on to a place with only 12 hrs coverage per day 7-on-7-off to avoid burning out. I recommend avoiding 24 hrs coverage. It appears more and more places are moving toward 12 hrs per shift schedule by hiring 4 neurohospitalist total or have the night covered by tele companies.

 

[typhoonegator]

That's a low offer, even if it is slow -- that pager call is a major lifestyle cramp. Agree with Neurologo that 24h call is rough and even if the money is great you'll still end up in pain. I also don't like the philosophical idea of "not counting home call" in the buildup. I don't care how often the pager goes off. If you expect me to answer it within 5 minutes, you're paying for it.

 

[neurochica]

One thing you can do is approach your local neurology group and ask for your prefer schedule- it never hurts to ask. I seen plenty of 1 week a month opportunities.

By the way, my rate as a locum doc is $3600 a day. I have a contract for the entire year ending next May. Some months I am only working 1 week a month (in fact 7 months). Currently working 15 straight weeks until the end of August.

Good luck!

 

[QueenJames]

One thing you can do is approach your local neurology group and ask for your prefer schedule- it never hurts to ask. I seen plenty of 1 week a month opportunities.

By the way, my rate as a locum doc is $3600 a day. I have a contract for the entire year ending next May. Some months I am only working 1 week a month (in fact 7 months). Currently working 15 straight weeks until the end of August.

Good luck!

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