Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Illinois

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Neurosurgery Location: Illinois Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 6 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Neurosurgery MD in Illinois!This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id:  ORD-210330-MD-ILTitle:  MDDates Needed:  Ongoing locum tenens coverage neededShift Type:  Day Shift; CallAssignment Type:  Inpatient; OR; ERCall Required:  YesBoard Certification Required:  YesJob Duration:  LocumsAbout the FacilityThe facility requires locum coverage to provide call relief for neurosurgical services while maintaining comprehensive patient care capabilities. The institution offers on-site CME support to ensure clinicians meet stroke-specific continuing education requirements of 6 hours over a rolling 2-year period. The facility maintains established protocols for managing complex neurological cases across inpatient, operating room, and emergency department settings.About the Facility LocationThis area features prominent cultural attractions including the Art Institute, Field Museum, and multiple observation decks offering city views from high-rise buildings. The downtown district encompasses Grant Park and extends to the lakefront entertainment complex at Navy Pier, providing visitors with museums, shopping, and recreational spaces. The region serves as a major cultural and tourism hub in Northern Illinois with numerous attractions concentrated within walking distance of each other.About the Clinician's WorkdayThe neurosurgeon will provide comprehensive neurological surgery services with 24-hour call coverage responsibilities managing inpatient, operating room, and emergency department cases. The position requires managing general neurosurgical cases including cranial and spinal trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, external ventricular drain placement, hydrocephalus treatment, craniotomy procedures for hematoma or tumor evacuation, and various spinal interventions. The clinician must maintain board certification in neurological surgery and complete 6 hours of stroke-specific CME over a rolling 2-year period, with facility support available for CME completion if needed.Additional Job DetailsCase Load/PPD:  Variable based on facility volumeSupport Staff:  Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative supportPatient Population:  All AgesCall Ratio/Schedule:  1:5Location Type:  On-SiteGovernment:  NoWhy choose LocumTenens.com?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment detailsContact: About LocumTenens.comThe need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.   LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.   We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.   Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf. 1715338EXPPLAT