Neurosurgeon

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: A-MD-71825 Profession: Physician Specialty: Neurosurgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Colorado Springs, CO Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Jan 25, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 Shift Schedule: Friday 7a – Monday 7a Reason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults (age 17 and above), trauma Case Mix: Cranial and spinal surgery, trauma, neurocritical care FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level I EMR System: Epic Specialty Backup Available: Neurosurgery, Anesthesia, ICU/Neurocritical Care PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 90 days REQUIRED PROCEDURES Adult and trauma Neurosurgery cases Tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, trauma repair, shunt insertion or revision Cranial burr holes, intracranial pressure monitor insertion, ventriculostomy, ventricular taps, VP shunt/taps/reprogramming Diskectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, spine stabilization and reconstruction Placement of arterial and venous access, administration of vasoactive or sedating substances, lumbar puncture, lumbar drain placement CSF sampling from shunts or external ventricular drains, EEG interpretation, ICP/CCP management, external ventricular drain management, hypothermia management JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified in Neurological Surgery Licenses: Active CO License or Universal License (IMLC) DEA: Active DEA Certification (must be willing to obtain during credentialing) Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA) Experience: Fellowship in Neurosurgery preferred; must be able to perform spinal instrumentation Other Qualifications: Must be willing to work full weekend call (Fri 7a – Mon 7a); Epic EMR proficiency; must complete EMR training prior to start Duties & Responsibilities Provide neurosurgical coverage for adult and trauma patients requiring emergency, urgent, and scheduled neurosurgical care. Perform cranial procedures including tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, trauma repair, shunt insertion/revision, cranial burr holes, intracranial pressure monitor insertion, and ventriculostomy. Perform spinal procedures including diskectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, spine stabilization and reconstruction. Manage neurocritical care patients including interpretation of ICP/CCP data, external ventricular drain management, and administration of vasoactive/sedating substances. Supervise and collaborate with neurosurgery APPs and other clinical staff as applicable.