Locums Neurosurgery Physician

We are seeking an experienced Locums Neurosurgery Physician to provide weekend call coverage at a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center in Colorado Springs, CO. This is an excellent opportunity for a board-certified neurosurgeon comfortable managing complex trauma, cranial, and spine cases in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation: $3800 Per Day

Position Details:

• Schedule: Weekend call coverage
• Shift: Friday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM
• Start: ASAP
• Frequency: Every weekend required
• Practice Setting: Level I Trauma Center
• EMR: Epic
• OR Capacity: 12 operating rooms
• Neurosurgery Group: 6 neurosurgeons in practice
• Patient Population: Ages 17 and older

Clinical Environment:

• Annual ER volume exceeding 100,000 visits
• High-volume trauma and neurosurgical service line
• Multidisciplinary neurocritical care support

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive neurosurgical call coverage including adult and trauma neurosurgery cases such as:

• Brain and spinal trauma management
• Tumor resections
• Intracranial hemorrhage control
• Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement, revision, and management
• Cranial burr holes and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor placement
• Ventriculostomy and external ventricular drain (EVD) management
• Diskectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, and spinal stabilization procedures
• Neurocritical care management including TBI and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Lumbar puncture and lumbar drain placement
• EEG interpretation and neurophysiologic data review
• Administration and management of vasoactive/sedating medications in critical care settings
• Placement of arterial and venous access

Requirements:

• Board Certified in Neurosurgery
• Active Colorado medical license required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• ATLS certification required