Neurosurgeon

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient neurosurgery clinic services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Perform neurosurgical operative procedures within granted clinical privileges.
• Carry out inpatient consults, bedside evaluations, and follow-up care.
• Participate in intraoperative presence for all assigned neurosurgical cases.
• Conduct postoperative rounds in surgical units and intensive care settings.
• Deliver discharge education and coordinate follow-up care.
• Communicate test results to patients in accordance with established clinical standards.
• Document all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging at a VA medical facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).

About the Role

The Neurosurgeon provides comprehensive neurosurgical care to patients within a VA medical facility, delivering high-quality outpatient, inpatient, and operative services in accordance with nationally recognized clinical standards. This role includes direct patient care, surgical procedures, postoperative management, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Work Schedule

Standard clinical and surgical hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. No routine evenings, weekends, or federal holidays unless otherwise scheduled.

Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited medical school. Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency. Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Eligibility for credentialing and privileging at a VA medical facility. Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).

Skills

Practice medicine in accordance with: American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) guidelines Joint Commission standards VA clinical and patient safety standards Maintain continuing medical education required for certification and privileging.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.