Locums Neurosurgeon needed for call coverage - CO
Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Neurosurgery
Salary
Up to $4,000
• daily
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/03/25
Job Title: Neurosurgery Locum
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Start Date: January 20, 2025
Contract Duration: Ongoing (Stints, max 7 consecutive days per stint)
Rate:
- On-Call Rate: $4,000 per 24 hours (includes 8 hours gratis)
- Call Back Rate: $400 per hour (after gratis hours)
Job Description:
Seeking a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon for locum coverage starting January 20, 2025. The position requires 24-hour on-call coverage for neurosurgical cases, including trauma (cranial and spine). The role includes supporting the trauma team and two local neurosurgeons with neurosurgical cases and incoming traumas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide neurosurgical coverage for both cranial and spinal cases, including trauma cases.
- Handle surgical trauma cases (cranial and spine) in the Emergency Room (ER).
- On-call coverage for 24 hours (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM) with weekend and night call duties every 3rd weekend and every 3rd night.
- Collaborate with the trauma team and local neurosurgeons to manage cases.
- Perform surgeries and assist with trauma neurosurgery cases.
- No endovascular neurosurgery required
- Support staff: Registered Nurses (RNs), Medical Assistants (MAs).
- EMR: Epic.
Schedule & Availability:
- Shifts: 24-hour on-call shifts (7 AM to 7 AM).
- Ongoing Dates: After January, based on schedule releases, with up to 16-17 shifts per month (max 7 consecutive days per stint).
Required Qualifications:
- Board Certification: Neurological Surgery – Required.
- State License: Active Colorado License (or IMLC/Compact for June dates) – Required.
- Neurosurgical Residency: Completion of Neurosurgical residency – Required.
- Clean Malpractice & Background: Required.
- EMR Training: Completion of Epic EMR training required before the first shift (modules and onsite training).
Additional Details:
- Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days standard.
- Emergency Privileges: Available after 2 weeks with clean file.
- Hospital Type: Trauma Level I.
- Hospital Volume: Varies; no set number.
- Trauma Cases: Includes cranial and spine trauma.
- Support Team: 2 local neurosurgeons, trauma team, no APP support.