Neurosurgeon

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Neurosurgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Eureka, CA 95501
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 21, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:30a – 5p
  
• Call Schedule: Mon – Fri, 5p – 8:30a | Weekends: 24hr call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 20-30 mins
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

• Nov 21 – Dec 09, 2026
  
• Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 06, 2027
  

• Patient Population: Adults
  
• Average Daily Volume: 5
  
• % of Practice: 60% OP, 40& IP
  

• Trauma Level: III
  
• ICU Beds: 12
  
• Exam Room: 1
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Physician in Practice: 1
  
• Support Staff: 1 APP, MA
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• Required:
  

  • General Neurosurgery
    
  • Spinal surgery with & w/o instrumentation
    
  • Placement of ICP monitors
    

• Board: BC/BE (Board Eligible within 3-5 years considered)
  
• Licenses: Licensed in CA
  
• DEA: Yes
  
• Certifications: FLURO
  
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in Neurosurgery; 100 cases in past 24 months.
  

• Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  
• Perform spinal surgeries with and without instrumentation, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures.
  
• Manage trauma and emergency neurosurgical cases, including placement of ICP monitors.
  
• Participate in weekday night call and 24-hour weekend call coverage as scheduled.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.