Neurosurgery Physician

CommonSpirit Health; Longmont (CO); Hybrid; USD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, Colorado, is seeking a board-certified neurosurgeon to join our hospital-affiliated practice. This role offers collaboration with an experienced neurosurgeon and a robust patient base within the Boulder County area.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, participate in hospital goals, and maintain applicable certifications, while enjoying a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• ABNS residency program graduation.
• Board-certified or eligible in neurological surgery.
• Active, unrestricted state medical license.
• DEA registration eligibility.
• Medical Staff Privileges within the health system.
• Strong clinical expertise in adult neurosurgical diseases.
• Excellent communication for patient education and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide highest quality patient care.
• See patients and prepare medical records.
• Ambulatory care in the Clinic as designated.
• Conduct professional and administrative duties.
• Update and maintain medical records per policy.
• Comply with ERD, Medicare, Medicaid, and reimbursement plans.
• Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Keep abreast of developments through CME and maintain board certification.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Diagnostic reasoning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

ABNS residency program

Active unrestricted state medical license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Longmont United Hospital is seeking a board-certified Neurosurgeon to join our thriving, hospital-affiliated neurosurgery practice. This is a unique opportunity for a surgeon to partner with a highly respected, experienced neurosurgeon who has cultivated a robust patient base and deep referral networks within the Boulder County area. As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for a dedicated clinician committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and collaborative partnership.

To be successful in this role, you must commit to quality care, compliance, continuous learning, and active participation in hospital goals, including community benefit services and maintaining compensation model targets.

• Dedicated practice call only. No ED trauma call requirements.
• Provides highest quality patient care.
• Provides ambulatory care in the Clinic as designated.
• Services provided by the physician include seeing patients, preparing medical records, professional and administrative duties.
• Updates and maintains medical records for all examinations, services, and other services in accordance with policy.
• Physician participates and complies with the requirements of sponsoring entities ethical and religious directives (ERD), Medicare,
• Medicaid, or other federal and state reimbursement plans.
• Physicians will participate and lead in various activities and initiatives that will promote clinical and quality improvement for services provided.
• Complies at all times with Hospital's policies and procedures; financial reviews, utilization review/quality management, compliance and integrity program; compliance and citizenship policies and the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field, both academically and through applied skill.
• Development of personal and professional knowledge and competence through continuing medical education including maintaining applicable board certification.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctorate in Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Residency/Fellowship: Graduation from an accredited American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) residency program.
• Board-certified or eligible in neurological surgery.
• Active, unrestricted state medical license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency ('DEA') registration (if prescribing controlled substances).
• Ability to obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system, at sponsoring institutions.
• Strong clinical expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
• Exceptional critical thinking and diagnostic problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient education and inter-provider collaboration.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in managing a diverse panel of adult patients with various chronic conditions.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives or patient safety programs.

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Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Longmont United Hospital is a full-service, 186-bed acute care hospital in Longmont, Colorado, serving the community for over 60 years. We prioritize holistic, patient-centered care, supported by advanced technology and innovative treatments. Recognized for quality and patient safety (Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, 4-star CMS rating), our facility offers leading-edge multidisciplinary cancer services. Our team of over 500 allied healthcare professionals and 300 physicians is accredited in over 30 specialties, providing superior medical services and compassionate care for all ages.