Neurosurgeon Needed ASAP - 10 Shifts P/Month or Weekend Coverage
San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Neurosurgery
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Oakland, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/14/23
Specialty: Trauma Surgery - MD
Start Date: 6/5/2023
Contract Length: 3 months
Shift/Schedule Details: On call for 24 hrs. 5-8 # of call-backs/24-hr shift. Call will be 10 days per month, 24 full hours each, 6a-6a or 7a-7a. Schedule varies, weekdays and weekends req. Must be at the hospital w/in 20min of call. Average number of call backs/frequency per 24 hr shift 5-8. Number of cases while on call about 1-5 per week.
Work Details: · Support staff: There is an APP available 7-5 pm, from 5 pm- 7 am the on call general surgery residents are the first call for consultations. They can also assist in the OR if they are available. If not, the scrub techs can also assist. ·
Amount of coverage needed per month: Schedule model (that is, at 10 shifts/month, how is that broken out/divided amongst the surgeons?) generally, it's 10 shifts/ month but can accommodate slightly less or only weekend coverage ·
Department description: Able to interpret ct and mri findings involving brain and spine, able to complete a consult note or progress note, able to place EVDs or ICP monitors, able to perform emergency neurosurgery procedures ·
Special procedures: Craniotomy/ craniectomy for traumatic pathology, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine stabilization for unstable spine fractures, other more elective cases can be taken care of by permanent staff.
Practice Setting: Hospital – Level 1 Trauma
Requirements: ·
Board Certification: Board eligible ·
License required: Active CA License ·
DEA: Yes ·
Certifications required: ACLS ·
Minimum experience required: 2 years minimum and must have completed neurosurgery residency. Credentialing Timeframe: 4-5 weeks
Start Date: 6/5/2023
Contract Length: 3 months
Shift/Schedule Details: On call for 24 hrs. 5-8 # of call-backs/24-hr shift. Call will be 10 days per month, 24 full hours each, 6a-6a or 7a-7a. Schedule varies, weekdays and weekends req. Must be at the hospital w/in 20min of call. Average number of call backs/frequency per 24 hr shift 5-8. Number of cases while on call about 1-5 per week.
Work Details: · Support staff: There is an APP available 7-5 pm, from 5 pm- 7 am the on call general surgery residents are the first call for consultations. They can also assist in the OR if they are available. If not, the scrub techs can also assist. ·
Amount of coverage needed per month: Schedule model (that is, at 10 shifts/month, how is that broken out/divided amongst the surgeons?) generally, it's 10 shifts/ month but can accommodate slightly less or only weekend coverage ·
Department description: Able to interpret ct and mri findings involving brain and spine, able to complete a consult note or progress note, able to place EVDs or ICP monitors, able to perform emergency neurosurgery procedures ·
Special procedures: Craniotomy/ craniectomy for traumatic pathology, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine stabilization for unstable spine fractures, other more elective cases can be taken care of by permanent staff.
Practice Setting: Hospital – Level 1 Trauma
Requirements: ·
Board Certification: Board eligible ·
License required: Active CA License ·
DEA: Yes ·
Certifications required: ACLS ·
Minimum experience required: 2 years minimum and must have completed neurosurgery residency. Credentialing Timeframe: 4-5 weeks