Neurosurgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Colorado
Job Reference: ORD-225932-MD-CO | Title: MD | Dates Needed: ASAP – Ongoing | Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift | Assignment Type: Inpatient | Call Required: Yes | Board Certification Required: Yes | Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This regional medical center maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support on-site inpatient neurosurgical call coverage. The facility provides a structured environment for coordinated patient care delivery throughout all assigned coverage periods. Resources are in place to facilitate quality neurosurgical services for an adult patient population.
Location
Colorado offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural experiences suited to varied interests. The state features diverse natural landscapes, including mountain terrain and open spaces, with opportunities for hiking, cycling, fishing, and exploration throughout the year. Cultural destinations, local dining, and community events are available across the state, providing well-rounded options for leisure during time away from clinical responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour call coverage for inpatient neurological surgery services on an on-site basis.
- Maintain continuous on-site availability for surgical interventions throughout all designated coverage periods.
- Cover every weekend as part of the call schedule.
- Collaborate with a practice of 6 neurosurgeons to support coordinated patient care delivery across all assigned periods.
Requirements
- Board certification in neurological surgery is required.
Schedule
- Shift type: 24-hour shift
- Call required: Yes
- Call schedule: 24-hour call every weekend
Assignment Details
- Case load/PPD: Variable
- Support staff: 6 neurosurgeons in practice
- Patient population: Adults
- Location type: On-site
- Government facility: No
- Job duration: Locums
- Dates needed: ASAP – Ongoing
- Assignment type: Inpatient