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Neurosurgeon

We have a rewarding locum tenens opportunity for a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon in Michigan, situated near the town of Fowler. This locum position offers a unique chance to work in a high-demand, well-established medical center with advanced facilities, focusing on providing quality neurosurgical care in a supportive and professional environment.

Job Description

• Position Type: Locum Tenens Neurosurgeon
• Location: Michigan, near Fowler
• Start Date: Coverage required between January 8, 2025, and May 31, 2025
• Shift Type: 24/7 On-Call, one-week assignments with coverage needed for two weeks each month
• Weekend/On-Call Requirements: Yes, 24/7 on-call for one-week rotations
• Trauma Level: II

Requirements

• Board Certified in Neurosurgery: Required
• Fellowship Training: Highly preferred
• Michigan State License: Preferred (willing to consider those needing licensure)
• BLS Certification: Required

Position Highlights

• Practice Setting: Primarily hospital-based neurosurgery with some follow-up clinic visits; similar to a neurosurgery hospitalist role
• Procedures: Includes trauma cases, tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, shunt insertion, trauma repair, and spinal surgeries. Additional endovascular and peripheral nerve surgery experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Additional Neurosurgical Procedures: Craniotomies, EVD management, lumbar drain placement, ICP/CPP monitoring, and CSF sampling.
• Support Team: Skilled OR staff, neurosurgery supervisors, and surgical first assistants
• Patient Demographic: Adults only, no pediatric or adolescent patients

Clinical Setting & Resources

• Facility Type: Comprehensive Stroke and Level II Trauma Center
• EMR System: EPIC
• Annual ER Volume: Approximately 48,000 visits
• Operating Rooms Available: 19
• Neurosurgeons in Practice: Two

Credentialing & Timeline

• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
• Documentation Required: Up-to-date CV, providers contact information, availability, NPI/license number, malpractice background, and references (if available)

Reimbursement & Travel Arrangements

• Travel & Lodging: Rental car, hotel accommodations, and round-trip airfare will be covered (receipts required for reimbursement).
• Transportation Coverage: UBER/Lyft for travel to and from home airport only (with receipts).