Neurosurgeon Is Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in PA

Weatherby Healthcare; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 461,000 - 646,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Travel paid

Housing paid

NALTO member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare seeks a neurosurgeon for 24-hour call shifts on a 10-day assignment in Johnstown, PA. You will round on 10-12 inpatients daily and typically handle 3-4 new patient consults per day.

Cases include adult trauma, general neurosurgery, tumors, spinal surgery, VP shunt work, plus stereotactic radiosurgery and peripheral nerve procedures. ICP monitor placement and external traction are also involved.

Responsibilities

• 24-hour call shifts.
• Round on 10-12 inpatients daily.
• Average 3-4 new patient consults per day.

Job description

• 24-hour call shifts -- 10-day assignment


• Round on 10 - 12 inpatients daily


• Average 3 - 4 new patient consults per day


• Adult trauma patients -- pediatric and neonate not required


• General neurosurgery, tumors, spinal surgery, VP shunt required


• Stereotactic radiosurgery and peripheral nerve surgery required


• Placement of ICP monitors and external traction required


• Ongoing locum support dates may be available


• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses


• Assignment details and time entry in online portal


• Competitive compensation


• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant


• Charter member of NALTO

Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at http://weatherbyhealthcare.com