A dynamic opportunity awaits as a Neurological Surgery locum tenens in a high-quality facility known for its exceptional patient care. This urgent need requires a skilled neurosurgeon to ensure seamless 24/7 neurosurgical trauma coverage and provide specialized care in a Level 1 trauma setting. The successful candidate will respond to trauma consults with urgency and participate actively in patient rounding.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Hospital
– Start Date: September 4
– Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM
– Patient Population: Adult
– Location: Johnstown, PA
– Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
– Weekly direct deposit
– Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
– Supportive credentialing assistance
– Lodging and mileage reimbursement
– Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
– Provide round-the-clock neurosurgical trauma coverage
– Rounding on approximately 10-12 inpatients daily
– Responding to STAT trauma consults within 30 minutes and regular consults within 24 hours
– Engage in general neurosurgery and complex interventions, including stereotactic radiosurgery and spinal procedures

Qualifications
– Fellowship trained in Neurological Surgery
– Board Certified through the American Board of Neurological Surgery
– Active Pennsylvania State License or IMLC with LOC
– Trauma experience required

Working Hours
– 24-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Skills
– Proficiency in Epic charting
– Required skills include trauma response, spine surgeries, peripheral nerve surgery, VP shunt procedures, and placement of ICP monitors
– Preferred skills in cerebrovascular, endovascular, stereotactic radiosurgery, and skull base surgery

This opportunity provides a vital role in a well-equipped facility ensuring the highest standards of care in neurosurgery.