| Locums Neurosurgery Physician
Locums Neurosurgery Physician |
Locums Neurosurgery Physician |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Weare seeking a Board-Certified Neurosurgery Physician for a locum tenensopportunity in Colorado Springs, CO. This position provides 24-hour weekendcoverage at a Level I Trauma Center, managing adult neurosurgical and traumacases, including complex cranial and spinal conditions. Coverage is neededevery weekend as soon as credentialing is complete.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Compensation:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">$5,000 a day all inclusive.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Schedule & Practice Details<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Shift:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> 24-hour coverage<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Schedule:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Friday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Frequency:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Every weekend once credentialed<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Call:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Required<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Trauma Designation:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Level I Trauma Center<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">EMR:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Epic<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Patient Population:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Adults, including neurosurgical trauma patients<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Evaluate and manage adult neurosurgical and trauma cases.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Perform cranial procedures, including tumor removal, hemorrhage control, burr holes, and shunt insertion or revision.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Manage traumatic brain injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, and other neurocritical conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Perform spinal procedures, including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, stabilization, and reconstruction.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Place and manage intracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains, and lumbar drains.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Perform ventricular taps, lumbar punctures, and cerebrospinal fluid sampling from shunts and external ventricular drains.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Manage ventriculoperitoneal shunts, including taps and reprogramming.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Interpret EEG findings and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) data.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Provide neurocritical care interventions, including hypothermia management and administration of vasoactive or sedating medications.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Place arterial and venous access as clinically indicated.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Coordinate care with trauma teams, critical care providers, and other specialists.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Respond to urgent and emergent neurosurgical consultations during assigned coverage.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Qualifications & Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">MD or DO degree<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Board Certification in Neurosurgery required<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Active Colorado medical license<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Current ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certifications<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> |