Physician Neurosurgery

Longmont United Hospital; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmont United Hospital is seeking a Neurosurgery Physician to deliver high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team. You will evaluate patients, manage records, and participate in quality initiatives and on-call coverage to support hospital goals.

The role requires MD or DO, ABNS residency, board certification or eligibility in neurological surgery, and an unrestricted license with DEA eligibility. Involvement in CME and hospital policy adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with board eligibility in neurosurgery.
• ABNS residency with subspecialty fellowship for advanced roles.
• Active, unrestricted medical license and ability to obtain DEA registration.
• Experience with EHR systems and comprehensive patient documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides highest quality patient care and ambulatory care as designated.
• Prepare medical records and perform professional and administrative duties.
• Update and maintain medical records per policy; participate in quality improvement.
• Engage in on-call coverage and continued medical education to maintain expertise.
• Comply with ERD, Medicare/Medicaid rules, and hospital policies.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Patient education

Inter-provider collaboration

Education

MD or DO from accredited medical school

ABNS residency program

Subspecialty fellowship (endovascular / complex spine)

Board-certified or board-eligible in neurological surgery

Active, unrestricted state medical license

DEA registration ability

Medical Staff Privileges eligibility

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurosurgery Physician, you will deliver the highest quality patient care within a high-functioning interdisciplinary team, adhering to ethical and professional standards.

Every day, you will evaluate and manage patients, maintain precise medical records, and fulfill administrative duties. You'll comply with all relevant healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, managed care), ethical directives, and hospital policies, actively participating in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and relevant committees. You'll contribute to operational matters, provide on-call coverage, and pursue continuous medical education to maintain expertise.

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.

• 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.


• Physician 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 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; subspecialty fellowship (such as endovascular or complex spine) frequently required for specialized roles.


• Board-certified or board-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.


• Commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centered adult primary care.

Preferred

• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.


• 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.