Neurosurgery Opening in Des Moines, IA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Neurology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Neurosurgeon Opportunity - Des Moines, IA**
J1/H1b Eligible
**Job Description:**
- Full-time, permanent
- Case Mix: Complex spine, neurovascular conditions, brain, and trauma
- Schedule: 2 clinic days/3 OR days
- Spine Center: Robust with integrated Pain and PMR
- Call: 1:4 with APP taking 1st call, 24-hour shifts
- Trauma Call: No elective cases or clinic during trauma call
- Patient Demographic: Adult
- Surgical Cases: Average 1 per day
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Annual ER Volume: 65,000
- Neurosurgeons in Practice: 4
- Dedicated Clinic RN for each Physician
- Dedicated Neuro-Ortho surgery team
- EMR: Inpatient - Cerner, Outpatient - AllScripts
- On-site Imaging: X-Ray, CT, MRI/Functional MRI
- Not accepting Locums candidates
- Clinical practice experience strongly preferred
**Required Procedures:**
- Cranial Burr Holes
- Intracranial Pressure Monitor/Insertion
- Tumor Removal
- Brain Bleed Stoppage
- Trauma Repair
- Shunt Insertion/Revision
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Neurocritical Conditions
- Spine Surgery Procedures
- Lumbar Puncture
- Placement of Lumbar Drains
- CSF Sampling from Shunts or Drains
- Management and Interpretation of ICP and CPP Data
- External Ventricular Drain Management
**Compensation and Benefits:**
- Top-tier compensation (discussed at interview)
- Sign-on bonus potential
- Production/quality incentive plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness program
- Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Financial and savings benefits: Retirement plans, Flexible spending accounts, HSA
- Adoption reimbursement program
- Leadership and career development benefits
- Voluntary benefits: Life insurance, Accident insurance, Cancer insurance, Critical illness insurance, Auto/home insurance, Pet insurance, Identity theft insurance, Hospital indemnity, Accident insurance