Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Erie, PA

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Neurosurgery
Location: Erie, PA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Neurological Surgery Physician

Assignment Details

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)

Specialty: Neurological Surgery / Neurosurgery

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Coverage Need: Part-Time

Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based

Trauma Level: Level II

Stroke Designation: Comprehensive Stroke

EMR: Epic

Solo Coverage: Yes

Compensation: 24hr Call Callback - $430/hr, Night Call - $470/shift, Orientation - $430/hr, Hourly - $430/hr, 24 Hour Call - $3895 per 24 hours, Night Call Callback - $470/hr. 

Schedule

24-Hour Call Coverage

Shift Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM

Coverage Days: Monday-Sunday

Estimated Coverage: Approximately 7 Shifts Per Month

Call Response Requirement: 30 Minutes

APP Takes First Call Except for ICU and Emergency Department Calls

Patient Population / Volume

Patient Population: 100% Adult

Average Inpatient Census: Approximately 15-20 Patients Per Day

Average Admissions: Approximately 4

Average Consults: Approximately 6

Average Surgical Cases: Approximately 1

Outpatient Volume: None

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Inpatient Neurosurgery Coverage

Round With APP Support

Evaluate and Manage Neurosurgical Consults

Respond to ICU and Emergency Department Neurosurgical Calls

Perform Surgery as Needed for Acute Care Patients

Provide Coverage for Level II Trauma Patients

Provide Coverage for Comprehensive Stroke Patients

Manage General Neurosurgical Conditions

Provide Acute Neurosurgical Intervention as Clinically Indicated

Typical Cases

Level II Trauma

Comprehensive Stroke

General Neurosurgery

Acute Care Spine

Trauma Spine

Traumatic Brain Injury Requiring Surgery

Urgent Intracranial Tumors

Stroke-Related Intracranial Bleeding

Required Procedures / Skills

Acute Care Spine Surgery

Trauma Spine Surgery

Trauma Craniotomy

Urgent Tumor Surgery

Management of Stroke-Related Intracranial Hemorrhage

General Neurosurgical Procedures

Support

APP Support Available

APP Coverage Typically Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Trauma, Neurology, Critical Care, and Orthopedic Services Available Onsite

Requirements

Board Certified OR Board Eligible in Neurological Surgery - Required

Pennsylvania Medical License Required for Assignment

Candidates Needing to Obtain Pennsylvania Licensure May Be Considered

DEA - Required

Pennsylvania CSR - Required

ACLS - Required

Minimum 1 Year of Experience - Required

Must Be Comfortable Working Independently

Must Be Comfortable With Trauma and Acute Neurosurgical Coverage

Credentialing

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 Days

Full Privileges Available

Temporary Privileges Available

Additional Information

No Outpatient Responsibilities

Call Coverage Required

Provider Must Be Comfortable Managing Acute Neurosurgical and Trauma Cases