Surgery - General Physician

Neurosurgery Physician (Locum Tenens) - 24-Hour Call Coverage in Santa Rosa, CA

We are seeking an experienced Neurosurgery Physician or Neurosurgeon for a locum tenens opportunity providing inpatient 24-hour beeper call coverage in Santa Rosa, California. Support a Level III trauma facility in a scenic Northern California community known for its welcoming atmosphere, wine country surroundings, and access to outdoor recreation. The provider is not required to remain onsite while on beeper call.

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Opportunity Type: Locum tenens, per diem neurosurgery call coverage
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient neurosurgery and Level III trauma coverage
• Coverage Schedule: 24-hour beeper call, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day schedule designation; coverage is structured as 24-hour beeper call
• Initial Dates of Need: January 29-31 and February 26-28, with coverage ending at 7:30 a.m. following each call period
• Start Date: January 2027
• Patient Volume: Approximately 2-15 patient encounters per shift
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $10,550-$11,300

• Physician with a minimum of 2 years of current hospital-based clinical activity in neurosurgery
• Active California physician license
• Active DEA registration
• Board certification or board eligibility within 3-5 years of residency, consistent with credentialing requirements
• Current CV including all hospital affiliations
• Current surgical case logs submitted during presentation
• Active or temporary fluoroscopy certification
• Recent experience with adult general neurosurgery and trauma care
• Ability to explain any clinical employment gaps greater than 3 months

• Provide 24-hour beeper call coverage for inpatient neurosurgical patients
• Evaluate and manage neurosurgical consultations and acute patient needs
• Provide clinical care for adult general neurosurgery and trauma cases
• Manage patients requiring tumor procedures, VP shunts, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Perform spinal surgery with and without instrumentation, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures
• Apply external traction when clinically indicated
• Respond to call-back needs and coordinate appropriate treatment plans
• Collaborate with hospital-based clinical teams to support safe, timely patient care

Apply now for this California locum tenens neurosurgery opportunity in Santa Rosa and join a team supporting high-quality inpatient trauma and neurosurgical care.

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