Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Neurosurgery Locum Tenens

Join our team for a locum tenens opportunity in neurosurgery at a facility located in Palm Springs, CA. This position offers a chance to provide supplemental coverage in an inpatient setting.

Job Description

• Specialty: Neurosurgery
• Facility Location: Palm Springs, CA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Dec 27, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
• Coverage Type: Call only
• Call Schedule: 24-hour call; 7 AM to 7 AM
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 15-minute bedside
• Callback: 80%
• Patient Volume: Varies
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support Staff: 2 APPs, 4 MAs & 2 Office Staff
• Physician in Practice: Neurosurgeon support for neurosurgery trauma call
• Procedures: Laminectomy, Anterior Cervical Discectomy, Spinal Fusion, Brain Tumors, ACDF
• Beds in the Department: 8
• Trauma Level: I
• EMR: Cerner
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements

• Active CA License
• Board Certified (BC)
• CA DEA
• BLS Certification
• 10 years of clean malpractice history (no open or paid claims)
• COVID-vaccinated and boosted