Locum - Physician - Surgery - Neuro

**Covering Details:** - **Schedule:** Friday 7 AM - Monday 7 AM, every weekend - 

**Setting:** Inpatient care, Level 1 Trauma Center, on-call requirements

**Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System:** Epic

**Clinical Responsibilities:** - Management of adult and trauma neurosurgery cases including:

- Tumor resection - Hemorrhage control

- Trauma repairs - Shunt insertion and revision

- Cranial burr hole procedures - Insertion of intracranial pressure monitors

- Management of intracranial hemorrhages

- Care for traumatic brain injuries and neurocritical conditions

- Ventricular taps/ventriculoperitoneal shunt management - Lumbar punctures and lumbar drain placements

- CSF sampling from shunts or external ventricular drains

- EEG interpretation - Intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CCP) data management

- Application and management of hypothermia techniques

**Facilities and Resources Available:** - Fully equipped ORs with specialized neurosurgical instruments

- Access to diagnostic imaging - Anesthesia support - ICU/neurocritical care unit for postoperative management - Emergency services and blood bank as needed

**Support Team:** - Neurosurgery attending physicians

- Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Providers (2 during the day, 1 at night)

- Operating room nursing and technical staff

- Anesthesia providers

- ICU/neurocritical care nursing staff

**Teaching and Supervision:** 

- Yes, tailored to the provider's training and privileges, primarily for APP supervision.

**Coverage Reason:** - Addressing gaps in existing coverage.

**Critical Requirements:** - Candidates must commit to the full coverage period of Friday 7 AM - Monday 7 AM without exceptions.

**EMR Training:** - Mandatory training must be accomplished prior to the start date, with no options to test out. Training sessions are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 AM MT.

*Shift Description:** - Shifts are from Friday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM; coverage required every weekend post-credentialing.

**Weekend and On-Call Requirements:** - Yes, participation in both is necessary.

**Qualifications:** - Board Certification in Neurological Surgery (mandatory)

- Active Colorado Medical License or IMLC with LOQ (mandatory)

- Current ACLS, BLS, ATLS certifications, and DEA registration (highly preferred; must be obtained during credentialing)

- Fellowship training (highly preferred but not obligatory)

- Competence in spinal instrumentation required

- Local or drive-in candidates preferred - Must disclose availability between January 25, 2027, and April 30, 2027, at the time of presentation (mandatory)

- Must specify the number of shifts per month the provider can commit to (mandatory)

- Acknowledge understanding of and commitment to EMR training requirements to avoid delays in the start date (mandatory) -

Proficiency in all required procedures to be confirmed prior to name clearance (mandatory)

**Background and Certification Requirements:** - Clean malpractice and background checks (mandatory)

- Self-Query from NPDB must be uploaded

- Certification Requirements: ACLS, BLS, ATLS, Board Certification

- License Requirements: Active in Colorado