Neurosurgery Opening in Tucson , AZ
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## Neurosurgeon |Complex Spine | Tucson, AZ Southern Arizona — Level I Trauma Center, 30+ Year Established Practice ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent position * Setting: Inpatient and outpatient — Level I Trauma Center * OR block time: Minimum 2 days per week * Clinic on non-operative days with inpatient rounding before clinic and between cases as needed * Call: 1 in 5 rotation — one-week blocks (Monday–Monday) at one hospital * Call response time: 30 minutes — full PA support during call * Clinic volume: 12–14 patients per day * Surgical volume: 4–6 surgeries per week average, higher while on call * New graduates welcome — spine fellowship training preferred ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon to join a cohesive, multidisciplinary neuroscience program with over 30 years of presence in the Tucson community: * Practice complex spine surgery, neurotrauma, skull base surgery, and cerebrovascular care * Neurosurgeon-led neuroendovascular team manages stroke and cerebrovascular services — allowing focus on clinical practice * Rare opportunity to build a career within a respected, collaborative program at a Level I Trauma Center * Dedicated Physician Assistant assigned to each neurosurgeon for clinic, first assist, inpatient rounds, and call coverage * Dedicated Medical Assistant assigned to each neurosurgeon * Dedicated Program Coordinator supporting clinic and surgical scheduling * State-of-the-art technology throughout the program ## Compensation & Benefits * Competitive compensation package * Details provided upon inquiry ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery * Spine fellowship training — preferred * New graduates welcome to apply * Arizona medical license or willingness to obtain ## About the Community – Tucson, Arizona * Vibrant desert city with over 300 days of sunshine per year and dramatic desert and mountain scenery * Hiking, cycling, and golf as part of everyday life * Thriving culinary and cultural scene with excellent schools throughout the region * Genuine big-city amenities with a small-town feel * Low cost of living and friendly, welcoming communities * Rich blend of history and cultures celebrated year-round through local festivals * University of Arizona — dynamic college town atmosphere * Tucson International Airport offering convenient regional and national connections