Locums Neurosurgery Physician

AAS Healthcare Company; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 798,000 - 1,047,000; Full time

Job summary

AAS Healthcare Company seeks a Board-Certified Neurosurgery Physician for a locum tenens role in Colorado Springs, CO. This 24‑hour weekend coverage position manages adult neurosurgical and trauma cases at a Level I Trauma Center, with Epic EMR and weekend on‑call responsibilities.

Compensation is $5,000 per day, all inclusive, and credentialing is required. The schedule runs Friday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM, with call and coordination with trauma and critical care teams.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in neurosurgery required.
• Active Colorado medical license.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult neurosurgical and trauma cases.
• Perform cranial procedures, including tumor removal, hemorrhage control, burr holes, and shunt insertion or revision.
• Manage traumatic brain injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, and other neurocritical conditions.
• Perform spinal procedures, including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, stabilization, and reconstruction.
• Place and manage intracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains, and lumbar drains.
• Perform ventricular taps, lumbar punctures, and cerebrospinal fluid sampling from shunts and external ventricular drains.
• Manage ventriculoperitoneal shunts, including taps and reprogramming.
• Interpret EEG findings and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) data.
• Provide neurocritical care interventions, including hypothermia management and administration of vasoactive or sedating medications.
• Place arterial and venous access as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate care with trauma teams, critical care providers, and other specialists.
• Respond to urgent and emergent neurosurgical consultations during assigned coverage.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Trauma management

Critical care

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certification in Neurosurgery

Tools

Epic

Job description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Neurosurgery Physician for a locum tenens opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO. This position provides 24-hour weekend coverage at a Level I Trauma Center, managing adult neurosurgical and trauma cases, including complex cranial and spinal conditions. Coverage is needed every weekend as soon as credentialing is complete.

Compensation: $5,000 a day all inclusive.

Schedule & Practice Details

• Shift: 24-hour coverage

• Schedule: Friday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM

• Frequency: Every weekend once credentialed

• Call: Required

• Trauma Designation: Level I Trauma Center

• EMR: Epic

• Patient Population: Adults, including neurosurgical trauma patients

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult neurosurgical and trauma cases.

• Perform cranial procedures, including tumor removal, hemorrhage control, burr holes, and shunt insertion or revision.

• Manage traumatic brain injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, and other neurocritical conditions.

• Perform spinal procedures, including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, stabilization, and reconstruction.

• Place and manage intracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains, and lumbar drains.

• Perform ventricular taps, lumbar punctures, and cerebrospinal fluid sampling from shunts and external ventricular drains.

• Manage ventriculoperitoneal shunts, including taps and reprogramming.

• Interpret EEG findings and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) data.

• Provide neurocritical care interventions, including hypothermia management and administration of vasoactive or sedating medications.

• Place arterial and venous access as clinically indicated.

• Coordinate care with trauma teams, critical care providers, and other specialists.

• Respond to urgent and emergent neurosurgical consultations during assigned coverage.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certification in Neurosurgery required

• Active Colorado medical license

• Current ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certifications