Locum Tenens Physician - Neurological Surgeon Needed in Colorado

We are seeking a highly skilled Neurological Surgeon for a critical 90-day assignment in Colorado. This vital role focuses on managing complex adult and trauma neurosurgery cases, encompassing tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, trauma repair, shunt insertion or revision, and various intricate spinal procedures. The demanding schedule requires comprehensive every weekend coverage, from Friday at 7 AM to Monday at 7 AM, ensuring continuous patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage adult and trauma Neurosurgery cases
• Perform tumor removal
• Stop brain bleeds
• Execute trauma repair
• Perform shunt insertion or revision
• Create cranial burr holes
• Insert or manage intracranial pressure monitors
• Address intracranial hemorrhage and traumatic brain injury
• Manage neurocritical conditions
• Perform ventricular taps
• Perform ventriculoperitoneal shunt/taps/reprogramming
• Execute ventriculostomy
• Perform diskectomy
• Perform laminectomy
• Execute spinal fusion
• Perform spine stabilization and reconstruction
• Place arterial and venous access
• Administer vasoactive or sedating substances
• Perform lumbar puncture
• Place lumbar drains
• Perform CSF sampling from shunts or external ventricular drains
• Interpret EEG
• Manage and interpret ICP and CCP data
• Manage external ventricular drains
• Apply and manage hypothermia

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Neurological Surgery
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: Out of House Call
• LOA: 90 Days
• Staffing Mix: 12 ORs, 6 Neurosurgeons in practice

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities