Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: PhysicianSpecialty: NeurosurgeryJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Joplin, MO 64804Service Setting: InpatientCoverage Type: Call OnlyCoverage Period: ASAP - OngoingOn-Call Shift Schedule: 7-10 days per month; 1 weekend per month (Fri 0700 - Mon 0700)Call Type: BeeperCall Response Time: 30 minReason for Coverage: Vacancy - Medical LeaveTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by AgencyPATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 1-15 patients/dayAdmissions: 1-2Rounding: Assigned PatientsPhone Consults: 6-18Case Mix: 70% consults, 30% serviceFACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: EpicSupport Staff: RNs: 1PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: NoTemporary Privileges Available: falseREQUIRED PROCEDURES Preferred: General NeurosurgeryAdultPediatricNeonateTraumaCerebrovascular (Open, Endovascular)Carotid or Vertebral artery surgeryAneurysm clippingTumorsNeuroendocrine surgeryStereotactic radiosurgeryFunctionalSeizureVP shuntSkull base surgerySpinal surgery with instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)Spinal surgery w/o instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)Peripheral nerve surgeryPain proceduresEndovascular proceduresPlacement of ICP monitorsApplication of ext. tractionVent ManagementCentral line placementJOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC requiredLicenses: Licensed in MO or Universal License (IMLC)Certifications: ATLS, PALSFellowship: PreferredDuties & Responsibilities Rotate with group to provide neurosurgical coverageProvide 24-hour call coverage for 7-10 days per monthPerform consults and manage patients on the serviceRespond to surgical calls as neededManage rare ED admissions as a consultant