Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon

We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to provide comprehensive neurosurgical care. The role involves direct patient care (approximately 85%) and administrative responsibilities (approximately 15%).

Job Description

• Provide neurosurgical care in clinic and operating room settings.
• Case load: approximately 8 patients per clinic and 3 procedures per surgical session.
• Perform a wide range of neurosurgical procedures (spinal fusions, disk surgeries, laminectomies, cranial procedures, peripheral nerve surgeries, microsurgery add-ons).
• Conduct intraoperative and postoperative follow-up, including SICU rounds and morbidity/mortality conferences.
• Provide consultative services and ensure procedures are scheduled within 30 days of consult.
• Deliver discharge education and coordinate follow-up care.
• Participate in quality improvement meetings and complete QA/QI documentation.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety and infection control standards.

Requirements

• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Neurosurgery (ABNS).
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Adherence to Facility Medical Staff By-Laws, rules, and regulations.

Work Schedule

• VA Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• OR Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (5 - 6 OR days per month).
• On-Call Coverage: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM on scheduled OR days.
• Phone availability within 15 minutes.
• On-site presence within 60 minutes.