Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Carbondale, IL

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Neurosurgery
Location: Carbondale, IL
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Neurosurgery Physician to join an established medical team in Carbondale, Illinois. This opportunity offers a unique two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off schedule, providing an excellent work-life balance. The physician will provide comprehensive neurosurgical care, perform cranial and spinal procedures, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Schedule

• Full-time position

• Two weeks on / two weeks off

• 183 24-hour shifts per year

Compensation

• Annual compensation: $823,500

• Additional shifts beyond 183 annually compensated at $4,500 per shift.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with corporate matching.

• Disability insurance.

• $2,500 annual CME allowance.

• Malpractice insurance, including tail coverage, provided.

• Tail coverage remains available with 120 days' notice of separation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care for patients with neurological conditions.

• Perform cranial and spinal surgical procedures.

• Evaluate and manage emergency and inpatient neurosurgical consultations.

• Provide preoperative and postoperative patient management.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams.

• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

• Completion of an accredited Neurosurgery residency.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery.

• Active Illinois medical license.

• Strong surgical skills and experience across a range of neurosurgical procedures.

• Minimum of 50 spinal surgical cases within the past 12 months.

• Minimum of 10 cranial surgical cases within the past 12 months.

• Peripheral Nerve (if requesting): 5 cases within the past 12 months