Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Neurosurgeon Location: Colorado Job Type: Locum Tenens

Overview: A hospital-based opportunity is available for a Neurosurgeon to provide weekend call coverage in a high-acuity, Level I trauma setting. This role includes managing complex neurosurgical and trauma cases in a busy emergency and surgical environment.

Compensation:

$4000 call rate and $475/hr call-back

Assignment Details:

Start: ASAP Ongoing weekend coverage needed

Schedule:

Weekend call: Friday 7:00 AM Monday 7:00 AM Continuous 24-hour call coverage

Practice Details:

Setting: Hospital-based Trauma Level: I EMR: Epic High-volume emergency department Multidisciplinary neurosurgery team

Patient Population:

Ages 17+ Adult and trauma patients

Case Mix & Responsibilities:

Traumatic brain injuries and intracranial hemorrhage Tumor resections Cranial procedures (burr holes, shunts, ventriculostomy) Spine procedures (discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, stabilization) Neurocritical care management Intracranial pressure monitoring and management CSF sampling and drain management Emergency neurosurgical interventions

Procedures Include:

Ventriculoperitoneal shunts and revisions Ventricular taps and drains Lumbar punctures and lumbar drains Arterial and venous access placement EEG interpretation Administration of vasoactive/sedative medications Hypothermia management

Requirements:

Board Certified Neurosurgeon Required (no BE) Active Colorado License Preferred (must be willing to obtain) ACLS, BLS, and ATLS (AHA) Required Spinal instrumentation experience Required Clean malpractice/background Required COVID vaccination Required Fellowship training Preferred

Credentialing:

Must be able to obtain privileges prior to start