Neurosurgery - Spine/Trauma

About the Role

The Department of Neurosurgery and the Center for Spine Health in the Neurological Institute at the Cleveland Clinic is seeking a full time, spine neurosurgeon to join a team of multi-disciplinary providers. The practice will be primarily located at our Hillcrest Hospital located in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, with availability to perform cases at the Main Campus. Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute offers a patient-focused, disease-specific approach to neurological care. Our unique, fully integrated model allows us to measure quality and outcomes on a continual basis, which we believe will enhance our ability to conduct research and benefit future patients. Cleveland Clinic's neurology and neurosurgery program brings that same level of care to the Neurological Institute at Hillcrest Hospital, a Level II Trauma center.

Responsibilities

• Participation in general neurosurgery and trauma call (call is on average 1:6)
• Clinical care, teaching, and research activities
• Participation in resident and fellow teaching as well as basic, translational, biomechanical and/or clinical research

Requirements

• Must be a BC/BE neurosurgeon
• Spine fellowship training is preferred but not required

Clinical Practice

• Surgical volume consists of complex and routine spine cases
• The newly recruited neurosurgeon will participate in general neurosurgery and trauma call

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
• Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
• Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
• Generous time away coverage for vacation, sick time, holidays and CME meeting time
• Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
• Faculty appointment available at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine commensurate with experience

About the Center for Spine Health

The Center for Spine Health is a uniquely integrated department including orthopaedic and neurosurgical trained spine surgeons, medical spine specialists, including rheumatologist, physiatrists, interventionalists, osteopathic physicians, psychologists, advanced practice practitioners, specialty trained nurses as well as a comprehensive chronic pain rehabilitation program. The Center features fellowship programs in both spine surgery and spine medicine, the former of which is the largest in the United States. Clinicians in the Center for Spine Health work closely with other specialists in the Neurological Institute, particularly in the Center for Neuroimaging to provide evidence-informed, comprehensive world class spine care.

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic's vision is to become the best place for care and the best place to work in healthcare. We are committed to providing a safe, stable, and financially fulfilling work environment. Cleveland Clinic is ambitiously investing in growth. Being a physician-led organization means doing what is best for the patients, every day. Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers. Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that's recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual America's Best Hospitals survey. Among Cleveland Clinic's 80,642 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,166 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 270 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2025, there were 15.9 million total outpatient visits, 343,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 336,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic's health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries.

Living in Cleveland

Cleveland is part of Northeast Ohio which is composed of six metropolitan areas. Each of them provides affordable real estate, excellent schools, safe communities as well as an abundance of outdoor activities.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum salary: $659,250 Maximum salary: $963,000

Application Instructions

Interested candidates, please include your current CV and cover letter with your application. Any application submitted without a CV will delay the review process.