Neurosurgery Physician

Location:
Hickory, NC

Hickory offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities while maintaining easy access to Charlotte and the Research Triangle, making it an ideal location for both career growth and quality of life.

Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a comprehensive healthcare provider for the western North Carolina region. The facility features a 5-bed neurosurgical department and maintains strong physician support with advanced practice providers available for first call coverage, ensuring excellent patient care and professional collaboration.

Opportunity:
Physician (MD) - Neurological Surgery

Job Details:
Provide comprehensive neurological surgery services with 3 patient encounters per shift
Handle general neurosurgery cases with focus on adult population
Board certification required with fellowship training preferred
Must maintain active North Carolina medical license with clear malpractice history
Required certifications include ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, and BLS
Preferred skills include cerebrovascular procedures (open and endovascular)
Carotid or vertebral artery surgery and aneurysm clipping experience preferred
Tumor surgery including neuroendocrine procedures preferred
Stereotactic radiosurgery capabilities including functional and seizure work preferred
VP shunt placement and skull base surgery experience preferred
Spinal surgery with and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) preferred
Peripheral nerve surgery and pain procedures preferred
Endovascular procedures and ICP monitor placement preferred
Central line placement and ventilator management preferred
Application of external traction preferred
Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days for temporary privileges
Ongoing PRN coverage needs with holiday scheduling opportunities
Lodging available at Courtyard by Marriott Hickory

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

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