Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Locums - Springfield, Missouri, Neurosurgery Job

Clinical Role

Join a premier Level I Trauma Center in Springfield, Missouri, providing Endovascular Neurosurgery call coverage as part of a comprehensive stroke program. This ongoing locums opportunity focuses exclusively on endovascular neurosurgery call with no clinic responsibilities while working alongside an experienced Stroke Team in a collaborative hospital environment.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

• September 23, 2026

Assignment Length:

• Ongoing

Coverage Needed:

• Approximately 7-10 days per month (coverage may vary month to month)
• Multiple providers accepted

Schedule:

• 24/7 in-house call
• Call hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
• Coverage begins at 7:00 AM on the first day and ends at 7:00 AM on the final day
• First available assignment:
  • Thursday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM

Call Details:

• Endovascular Neurosurgery call only
• Immediate call response required
• Approximately 3-4 phone consults
• Assigned and unassigned patients
• Ability to take patients directly from call to the Operating Room or Interventional Radiology suite as needed

Position Highlights

• Ongoing locums opportunity
• Endovascular Neurosurgery call only
• No clinic responsibilities
• Level I Trauma Center
• Hospital Stroke Certified
• In-house call coverage
• Multiple providers accepted
• EPIC EMR
• Dedicated Stroke Team support

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Hospital

Facility Details:

• Level I Trauma Center
• Hospital Stroke Certified

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide Endovascular Neurosurgery call coverage
• Evaluate emergency neurovascular consultations
• Manage assigned and unassigned patients
• Perform endovascular neurosurgical procedures as indicated
• Take patients directly from call to the Operating Room or Interventional Radiology suite when necessary
• Collaborate with the Stroke Team and multidisciplinary specialists
• Document patient care in EPIC

Program Structure:

• Two Endovascular Neurosurgeons divide monthly endovascular call coverage as evenly as possible
• Physicians also participate in separate General Neurosurgery and Joplin call rotations

Support & Technology

EMR System:

• EPIC

Support Staff:

• Dedicated Stroke Team

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery required
• Active Missouri Medical License required
• Fellowship preferred
• ACLS required
• BLS required

Credentialing

• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Comprehensive Stroke Program
• Level I Trauma Center
• Collaborative Neurosurgery team
• Dedicated Stroke Team support
• Opportunity for recurring monthly coverage

About Springfield, Missouri

Location & Access: Springfield is located in southwest Missouri and serves as the regional healthcare hub for the Ozarks, offering convenient access to Branson, Northwest Arkansas, Tulsa, and Kansas City.

Lifestyle & Community: Springfield offers a welcoming community with affordable living, a vibrant downtown, outstanding restaurants, breweries, local entertainment, and excellent healthcare resources.

Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golf, camping, and exploring the scenic Ozark Mountains, rivers, and nearby lakes.

Attractions: Springfield features Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, Fantastic Caverns, Dickerson Park Zoo, live music venues, festivals, and easy access to Branson's entertainment district.

Quality of Life: Springfield provides an outstanding quality of life with affordable housing, short commute times, excellent schools, beautiful natural surroundings, and abundant recreational opportunities.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness