Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Location:
Eureka, CA

Eureka is a scenic coastal city nestled along the Northern California redwood coast, offering stunning natural beauty and a charming small-town atmosphere. The area provides an excellent quality of life with access to breathtaking outdoor recreation, including towering redwood forests, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife.

Facility:
This facility is a well-established hospital serving the Northern California coastal region, providing comprehensive neurosurgical services to both inpatient and outpatient populations. The facility is a Level 3 trauma center with strong clinical support and a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Neurological Surgery

Job Details:
Locum tenens coverage needed for specific date ranges beginning November 2026 on an ongoing basis
Coverage includes both inpatient and outpatient settings with clinic and call responsibilities
Weekday schedule runs 8:30am-5pm with clinic duties and daytime call responsibility included in regular rate
Weeknight beeper call coverage from 5pm-8:30am following clinic hours
24-hour weekend beeper call coverage required
Approximately 5 patient encounters per shift
Must hold an active California medical license - CA license required to bid
DEA registration required
Board Certified required; Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency may be considered
FLUORO certification required (temporary FLUORO certification is acceptable)
Must submit 100 cases within the past 24 months specific to privileges being requested during the credentialing process
All hospital affiliations must be included on an updated CV at time of presentation
Minimum 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in neurosurgery required
Any gaps greater than 3 months in clinical activity must be explained
Current case logs must be included upon presentation
Estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days
Required skills include adult general neurosurgery, trauma neurosurgery, spinal surgery with and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar), and placement of ICP monitors
Will see complex spine cases; no airway certifications required
Long-term lodging available with a budget of up to $3,500 per month if needed

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