Locum - Physician - Surgery - Neuro

77 consultants • Petoskey, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Neurosurgeon to provide comprehensive 24-hour call coverage, including inpatient rounding and admissions. This position is hospital-based, and the clinician must be proficient in both spinal and cranial surgeries. All necessary facilities, including imaging, laboratory services, procedure rooms, and operating rooms, are available on-site. The team comprises one Neurosurgeon, one Orthopedic-Spinal Surgeon, and Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) conducting outpatient clinic sessions. Key responsibilities include managing emergent calls, performing emergent surgeries, and daily inpatient rounds. We request board-certified practitioners only; those who are board-eligible will not be considered. It is anticipated that providers will handle 5-10 inpatients daily. The EMR System used is Cerner. The role requires 14 days of call coverage per month, including weekend on-call duties, with 24-hour call coverage expected.

Requirements

• Proficient in both spinal and cranial surgeries
• Board-certified status required
• ACLS certified
• Must hold a valid license to practice in Michigan

Nice To Haves

• Board-eligible practitioners will not be considered

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive 24-hour call coverage
• Conduct inpatient rounding and admissions
• Manage emergent calls
• Perform emergent surgeries
• Daily inpatient rounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior