Healthcare & Medical

Surgery - General Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.

Colorado Springs · Colorado · United States

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.

Compensation: $5,000 a day all inclusive.

Schedule & Practice Details

  • Shift: 24-hour coverage
  • Schedule: Friday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM
  • Frequency: Every weekend once credentialed
  • Call: Required
  • Trauma Designation: Level I Trauma Center
  • EMR: Epic
  • Patient Population: Adults, including neurosurgical trauma patients

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage adult neurosurgical and trauma cases.
  • Perform cranial procedures, including tumor removal, hemorrhage control, burr holes, and shunt insertion or revision.
  • Manage traumatic brain injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, and other neurocritical conditions.
  • Perform spinal procedures, including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, stabilization, and reconstruction.
  • Place and manage intracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains, and lumbar drains.
  • Perform ventricular taps, lumbar punctures, and cerebrospinal fluid sampling from shunts and external ventricular drains.
  • Manage ventriculoperitoneal shunts, including taps and reprogramming.
  • Interpret EEG findings and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) data.
  • Provide neurocritical care interventions, including hypothermia management and administration of vasoactive or sedating medications.
  • Place arterial and venous access as clinically indicated.
  • Coordinate care with trauma teams, critical care providers, and other specialists.
  • Respond to urgent and emergent neurosurgical consultations during assigned coverage.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certification in Neurosurgery required
  • Active Colorado medical license
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certifications

Reference: WJ-2_125634994

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