Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Locums; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Locums is seeking a Neurosurgery physician for a locum tenens assignment in Tampa, FL. You will collaborate with an existing neurosurgeon to evaluate and perform complex neuro-oncology surgical cases, including brain and spinal tumors.

Coverage is ASAP–ongoing with a flexible weekday schedule; on-site 1–2 days per week. The role includes telehealth conferences, multidisciplinary discussions, and post-operative follow-up to ensure continuity of care for neuro-oncology patients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with existing neurosurgeon to evaluate and perform complex neuro-oncology surgical cases.
• Provide expertise in surgical management of brain and spinal tumor patients.
• Participate in telehealth conferences and multidisciplinary discussions for pre-operative case review and surgical planning.
• Support continuity of care through post-operative consultation and follow-up.
• Maintain consistent weekly availability for surgical cases and virtual care coordination.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Brain tumor surgery

Telemedicine

Multidisciplinary care

Surgical planning

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-00893
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Neurosurgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Tampa, FL 33614
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule; 1-2 days per week on-site
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Neuro-oncology patients (brain and spinal tumors)
• Average Daily Volume: Varies
• Admissions: Varies
• Case Mix: Complex neuro-oncology, brain and spinal tumors

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: II
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Support Staff: RNs: Varies, PA/NPs: 5

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with existing neurosurgeon to evaluate and perform complex neuro-oncology surgical cases.
• Provide expertise in surgical management of brain and spinal tumor patients.
• Participate in telehealth conferences and multidisciplinary discussions for pre-operative case review and surgical planning.
• Support continuity of care through post-operative consultation and follow-up.
• Maintain consistent weekly availability for surgical cases and virtual care coordination.