Locums Neurosurgery Physician

Weare seeking a Board-Certified Neurosurgery Physician for a locum tenensopportunity in Colorado Springs, CO. This position provides 24-hour weekendcoverage at a Level I Trauma Center, managing adult neurosurgical and traumacases, including complex cranial and spinal conditions. Coverage is neededevery weekend as soon as credentialing is complete.

Compensation: $5,000 a day all inclusive.

Schedule & Practice Details

• Shift: 24-hourcoverage
• Schedule: Friday at 7:00AM through Monday at 7:00 AM
• Frequency: Every weekendonce credentialed
• Call: Required
• TraumaDesignation: Level I Trauma Center
• EMR: Epic
• PatientPopulation: Adults, including neurosurgical trauma patients

Responsibilities

• Evaluate andmanage adult neurosurgical and trauma cases.
• Perform cranialprocedures, including tumor removal, hemorrhage control, burr holes, andshunt insertion or revision.
• Manage traumaticbrain injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, and other neurocriticalconditions.
• Perform spinalprocedures, including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion,stabilization, and reconstruction.
• Place and manageintracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains, and lumbardrains.
• Performventricular taps, lumbar punctures, and cerebrospinal fluid sampling fromshunts and external ventricular drains.
• Manageventriculoperitoneal shunts, including taps and reprogramming.
• Interpret EEGfindings and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusionpressure (CPP) data.
• Provideneurocritical care interventions, including hypothermia management andadministration of vasoactive or sedating medications.
• Place arterialand venous access as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate carewith trauma teams, critical care providers, and other specialists.
• Respond tourgent and emergent neurosurgical consultations during assigned coverage.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• BoardCertification in Neurosurgery required
• Active Coloradomedical license
• Current ACLS,BLS, and ATLS certifications