Neurosurgeon - Locums Coverage

Azza HealthCare Agency; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

Competitive compensation

24-hour access to a healthcare consult

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a neurosurgery clinician for call-only coverage with rapid response. The role centers on inpatient and outpatient rounding in general and adult neurosurgery with a trauma focus.

Preferred candidates have pediatric care exposure and experience with cerebrovascular procedures, spinal instrumentation, VP shunt, and seizure treatment. Strong bedside skills and timely portal communications are essential.

Qualifications

• Inpatient and outpatient rounding in general and adult neurosurgery, with focus on trauma neurosurgery.
• Preferred qualifications include pediatric care, cerebrovascular procedures, spinal surgery with instrumentation, VP shunt, and seizure treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide call-only coverage with a 30-minute response time.
• Manage 20-25 patients per shift.
• Coordinate care and communicate through an online portal.

Skills

Call coverage

Trauma neurosurgery

Rounding (inpatient/outpatient)

Pediatric care experience

Cerebrovascular procedures

Spinal surgery with instrumentation

VP shunt management

Seizure treatment

Job description

This role involves providing call-only coverage with a 30-minute response time, managing 20-25 patients per shift.

Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient rounding in general and adult neurosurgery, with a focus on trauma neurosurgery.

Preferred qualifications include experience in pediatric care, cerebrovascular procedures, spinal surgery with instrumentation, VP shunt, and seizure treatment.

The position offers paid malpractice insurance, with pre-paid travel and housing expenses.

Key duties encompass managing complex neurosurgical cases, providing expert patient care, and maintaining timely communication through an online portal.

The role requires strong clinical skills in neurosurgery and trauma, along with the ability to respond promptly to emergencies.

Additional benefits include competitive compensation and 24-hour access to a healthcare consultant.