Neurosurgeon (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Medical Services in Abilene, TX seeks a Neurosurgeon (MD/DO) to deliver comprehensive surgical care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. You will evaluate, diagnose, and manage complex neurosurgical conditions with perioperative support and dedicated patient-centered care.

The role requires collaboration with neurology, critical care, radiology, and rehabilitation teams, plus involvement in teaching residents and fellows as applicable.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited neurosurgery residency program.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurological Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with neurosurgical conditions.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures involving brain, spine, and peripheral nerves.
• Provide perioperative and postoperative care and manage complications.
• Participate in emergency and on-call coverage for neurosurgical services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in case conferences.

Skills

Neurosurgical skills

Clinical judgment

Leadership

Communication

Patient safety

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completed neurosurgery residency

Fellowship in neurosurgical subspecialty (preferred)

Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurological Surgery

Unrestricted medical licensure

DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

Neurosurgeon (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Neurosurgeon provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with disorders of the brain, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, operative and perioperative management of complex neurosurgical conditions, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with neurosurgical conditions including traumatic, degenerative, neoplastic, vascular, and congenital disorders
• Perform neurosurgical procedures involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves, consistent with training and privileges
• Provide perioperative and postoperative care, including management of neurosurgical complications
• Participate in emergency and on-call coverage for neurosurgical services
• Collaborate with neurology, critical care, oncology, orthopedics, radiology, anesthesia, and rehabilitation services
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and surgical planning meetings
• Interpret diagnostic studies including neuroimaging and electrophysiologic testing
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and trainees as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited neurosurgery residency program
• Fellowship training in a neurosurgical subspecialty preferred but not required
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurological Surgery
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced technical and operative neurosurgical skills
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage high-acuity, complex surgical cases
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety

Work Environment

• Hospital operating rooms, intensive care units, outpatient clinics, and inpatient wards
• Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
• Manual dexterity and stamina for complex operative cases
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and patient care environments

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.