Surgery - Neurological
At a glance
About this assignment
Neurological Surgery Locum Tenens | Colorado
Provider Details:
- Specialty: Neurological Surgery
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician
- Provider Credentials: MD/DO
- Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Number of Positions: 1
Shift Details:
- Estimated Start Date: January 1, 2027
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: Weekend call coverage beginning January 2027
- Schedule Details: Friday (7 AM) - Monday (7 AM); Every weekend as soon as credentialed
- Number of Shifts Needed per Month: To be determined
- Procedures: Adult and trauma Neurosurgery cases, tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, trauma repair, shunt insertion or revision, cranial burr holes, intracranial pressure monitor or insertion of, intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, neurocritical conditions, ventricular taps, ventriculoperitoneal shunt/taps/reprogramming, ventriculostomy, diskectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, spine stabilization and reconstruction, placement of arterial and venous access, administration of vasoactive or sedating substances, lumbar puncture, placement of lumbar drains, CSF sampling from shunts or external ventricular drains, EEG interpretation, management and interpretation of ICP and CCP data, external ventricular drain management, application and management of hypothermia
- Certifications Needed: ACLS; BLS; NPDB Report
- Patient Population/Case Load: Adult and trauma patients; Over 100,000 annual ER volume; Patient Demographic: 17 and above
- Case Mix: Inpatient, call, Level 1 Trauma
- Trauma Level: Level 1
- Deal Breakers: Candidates must be willing to cover the full stretch Friday (7a) - Monday (7a), no exceptions.
- Facility Details: 12 ORs; 6 Neurosurgeons
- Additional Details:
- Must be able to perform spinal instrumentation.
- Local/drive-in candidates are highly preferred.
Licensing and Privileging:
- License: An active Colorado state license or an IMLC membership is required.
- Additional Note: If IMLC candidate, providers must complete their CO license application at time of acceptance to avoid any credentialing delays.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 90 days
Additional Information:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Board Certified Neurological Surgeon to provide emergency, urgent, and scheduled neurosurgical care in a dynamic and challenging environment. The role involves managing a wide range of neurosurgical procedures and conditions, including cranial and spinal procedures, traumatic brain injuries, and neurocritical care. Join a dedicated team in a Level 1 Trauma setting and make a significant impact on patient care.
If you are a qualified and motivated physician looking to contribute your expertise in a high-volume setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Day to day
Coverage supports continuity of care, timely intervention and appropriate management of patients with complex neurosurgical conditions. Worksite Resources: Fully equipped operating rooms, neurosurgical instruments and equipment, appropriate imaging and diagnostic services, anesthesia services, and access to an ICU/neurocritical care unit for postoperative and critically ill patient managaement. Access to emergency services, blood blank, and other specialty Support Staff: Neurosurgery attending physicians, neurosurgery APPs (2 in the day, 1 at night), operating room nurses and technicians, anesthesia providers, ICU/neurocritical care nursing staff, and other clinical personnel necessary to support surgical procedures and patient care. Teaching/supervision requirement? Yes, as applicable to the provider's training, experience, and privileges. This is more for APP supervision. 12 ORs 6 Neurosurgeons in practice
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: 24 Hour Call
- Setting: Friday (7a) - Monday (7a); Every weekend as soon as credentialed
Case mix
- Setting: Inpatient, call, Level 1 Trauma
- emergency, urgent, and scheduled neurosurgical care, including cranial and spinal procedures, management of traumatic brain injuries and intracranial hemorrhage, CSF diversion procedures, and neurocritical care.
- Required Procedures / Job duties: Adult and trauma Neurosurgery cases, tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, trauma repair, shunt insertion or revision, cranial burr holes, intracranial pressure monitor or insertion of, intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, neurocritical conditions, ventricular taps, ventriculoperitoneal shunt/taps/reprogramming, ventriculostomy, diskectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, spine stabilization and reconstruction, placement of arterial and venous access, administration of vasoactive or sedating substances, lumbar puncture, placement of lumbar drains, CSF sampling from shunts or external ventricular drains, EEG interpretation, management and interpretation of ICP and CCP data, external ventricular drain management, application and management of hypothermia
Call
Every weekend needed starting End of January 2027
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 90
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NPDB Report certification
Other details
Deal breakers: Candidates must be willing to cover the full stretch Friday (7a) - Monday (7a), no exceptions. If IMLC candidate, providers must complete their CO license application at time of acceptance to avoid any credentialing delays. Must be able to perform Spinal instrumentation - [REQUIRED] Local/drive-in candidates - [HIGHLY PREFERRED]
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