Locum - Physician - Surgery - Neuro

77 consultants • Colorado Springs, CO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

A locum physician in neurological surgery providing inpatient coverage at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Coverage runs from Friday at 7 AM through Monday at 7 AM every weekend after credentialing, with both weekend and on-call participation required. Candidates must commit to the full coverage period without exceptions and specify their availability between January 25, 2027, and April 30, 2027, as well as the number of shifts per month they can cover.

The physician manages adult and trauma neurosurgery cases and performs or oversees procedures including tumor resection, hemorrhage control, trauma repairs, shunt insertion and revision, cranial burr holes, intracranial pressure monitor insertion, ventricular taps, lumbar punctures, and lumbar drain placements. Responsibilities also include care for traumatic brain injuries and neurocritical conditions, management of intracranial hemorrhages and shunts or external ventricular drains, EEG interpretation, intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure data management, and application and management of hypothermia techniques.

The role uses Epic. Mandatory EMR training must be completed before the start date; there are no test-out options. Training sessions are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 AM MT. The facility provides equipped operating rooms and specialized neurosurgical instruments, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia support, an ICU/neurocritical care unit, emergency services, and blood bank access. The physician works with neurosurgery attending physicians, advanced practice providers, operating room staff, anesthesia providers, and ICU/neurocritical care staff. Teaching and supervision are tailored to the provider’s training and privileges, primarily for APP supervision. Coverage addresses gaps in existing coverage.

Requirements

• Board certification in Neurological Surgery.
• Active Colorado medical license or IMLC with letter of qualification.
• Competence in spinal instrumentation.
• Commitment to the complete Friday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM coverage period without exceptions.
• Disclose availability between January 25, 2027, and April 30, 2027, when presented.
• Specify the number of shifts per month the provider can commit to.
• Acknowledge and commit to mandatory Epic training before the start date; test-out is not available.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all required procedures before name clearance.
• Provide clean malpractice and background checks.
• Upload an NPDB Self-Query.
• Have current ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certifications and DEA registration, or obtain them during credentialing.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training.
• Local or drive-in candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurosurgical coverage at a Level 1 Trauma Center during the specified weekend coverage period.
• Manage adult and trauma neurosurgery cases, including tumor resection, hemorrhage control, trauma repairs, shunt insertion and revision, cranial burr hole procedures, and intracranial pressure monitor insertion.
• Manage intracranial hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, and neurocritical conditions.
• Perform or manage ventricular taps, ventriculoperitoneal shunts, lumbar punctures, and lumbar drain placements.
• Obtain cerebrospinal fluid samples from shunts or external ventricular drains.
• Interpret EEGs and manage intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure data.
• Apply and manage hypothermia techniques.
• Participate in on-call coverage.
• Provide teaching and supervision tailored to training and privileges, primarily for APP supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed