Physician - Endovascular Neurosurgery
Farmington, Connecticut, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Neurosurgery
Salary $300,000 – $600,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/07/24

We are looking for a knowledgeable Neurosurgeon to be responsible for performing surgeries to assist in rectifying medical conditions that affect the spinal cord, brain, and peripheral nerves. The Neurosurgeon will oversee and coordinate a team of surgeons and nurses to perform surgeries to remove tumors, relieve chronic pain, and treat wounds, vascular disorders, and diseases.

To be successful as a Neurosurgeon, you should have a strong working knowledge of microsurgeries and have excellent hand-eye coordination. You should have steady hands, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under stress and pressure.

Neurosurgeon Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing and coordinating teams of surgeons and nurses in the operating theater.
  • Operating microscopes for surgeries to perform microsurgeries.
  • Ordering, performing, and interpreting results of diagnostic tests, such as MRIs, PET scans, and CT scans.
  • Assessing and diagnosing patients, prescribing treatments, and monitoring the patients' progress.
  • Meeting with families of patients in surgery and keeping them updated.
  • Handling unscheduled emergency surgeries.
  • Working with psychiatrists, therapists, and neurologists, and consulting with other departments.
  • Performing basic administrative and business tasks, such as keeping records, writing prescriptions, and filling out paperwork.
  • Keeping up with new discoveries and attending academic conferences.

Neurosurgeon Requirements:

  • A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship in Neurosurgery.
  • A license and certification to practice Neurosurgery.
  • The ability to read and interpret diagnostic reports.
  • A thorough knowledge of human anatomy and microsurgery techniques.
  • Excellent hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to handle physically and mentally demanding tasks, and work under intense pressure and stress.
  • The flexibility to handle a constantly shifting schedule.