Physician Neurosurgeon

Position Overview
St. Charles Health System is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible

Neurosurgeon

to join the Orthopedics, Neurosurgery and Physiatry Service Line in Bend, Oregon. You will provide medical, surgical, and postoperative management of patients, working primarily at the

Bend hospital, Cascade SurgiCenter, and Bend Surgery Center

performing elective and acute surgeries.

Surgeons also see patients in clinic and work collaboratively with APPs and other medical specialties, with the physician determining the appropriate site of care for each patient. The service line includes approximately 60 providers and collaborates closely with the Bend hospital-based acute surgery and trauma team to develop a robust trauma program designed to meet the growing needs of the Central Oregon community.

Work Schedule & Call Expectations

Roughly

32 patient-facing hours per week

at 1.0 FTE, prorated to FTE

A blend of

hospital rounding, procedure block time, and scheduled clinic visits , including charting

Participation in a

call rotation shared equally

by the participating surgeons

Primary clinic work location in

Bend , with possible work in outreach clinics

Key Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, and treat a

broad scope of neurosurgical conditions , from conservative care to surgical intervention

Perform

elective and acute surgeries , including emergency procedures when on call

Obtain and record histories and examination findings; order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic studies

Integrate clinical data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan; prescribe and administer medications

Instruct and educate patients and families on medications, treatments, illness prevention, and healing

Collaborate with

APPs

and other medical specialties in the assessment and management of patients

Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation as needed

Document all care in the

EMR

to support timely and accurate billing

Participate in SCMG physician meetings and help shape policy for SCMG and the practice

Qualifications
Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Successful completion of an accredited

residency in Neurosurgery

Licensure & Certification

Oregon MD/DO license

Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery ; board certification required within seven years of completing residency or fellowship

Current

ATLS certification

Unrestricted

DEA

number

Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, and other government health care programs

Valid driver's license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements

Experience

Experience providing neurosurgical care in

hospital and outpatient practice environments

preferred

Skills & Competencies

Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse patient population

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Ability to multi-task and work independently, with strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational and customer service skills

Intermediate to advanced proficiency with EMR systems; intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel

About the Practice
The Orthopedic, Neurosurgery & Physiatry Service Line at St. Charles Health System provides ambulatory, procedural, and inpatient care across the health system and within ambulatory surgery centers. Its approximately

60 providers

represent the full spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal care across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory surgery center, and clinic settings.