🧠 Neurosurgeon – Locum Call Coverage | Lakewood, Colorado

We are seeking an experienced Board-Certified Neurosurgeon for an exciting locum opportunity in Lakewood, Colorado. This role offers the chance to work in a Level I Trauma environment providing critical neurosurgical care and supporting a high-acuity patient population.

📍 Location
Lakewood, Colorado

🏥 Practice Setting
• Level I Trauma Center
• Inpatient / Call Coverage
• EMR: EPIC
• High-acuity neurosurgical cases

🕒 Coverage Needed

Primary Coverage:
• March 16 (7:00 AM) – March 20 (7:00 AM)

Future Coverage:
• Ongoing dates expected starting May/June 2026

Schedule
• 24-hour call shifts (7 AM – 7 AM)
• Includes 8 hours of gratis time
• Continuous trauma call coverage

👨‍⚕️ Position Overview

The Neurosurgeon will provide primary neurosurgical call coverage in a busy trauma program. The role requires strong expertise in trauma neurosurgery, spine procedures, and critical care management of complex neurological cases.

✨ Key Responsibilities

• Provide neurosurgical call coverage for trauma cases
• Manage patients in a Level I Trauma Center environment
• Perform emergency neurosurgical procedures
• Treat traumatic brain injuries and spinal conditions
• Manage ICU patients with severe neurological conditions
• Perform procedures such as craniectomy, craniotomy, and ICP monitoring
• Collaborate with trauma teams, intensivists, and hospital staff
• Document patient care using EPIC EMR

🛠 Required Procedures Experience

Candidates must have recent experience with:

• External Ventricular Drain (EVD) placement
• Intracranial pressure monitoring bolt placement
• Craniectomy and craniotomy
• Spine procedures
• ICU management of severe traumatic brain injury
• Brain tumor management

Recent Level I Trauma Center experience within the last year is required.

✅ Qualifications

• Board Certified in Neurological Surgery
• Active Colorado Medical License or IMLC
• Ability to perform all required neurosurgical procedures
• Recent trauma center experience
• NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days)
• ACLS & BLS (required for credentialing)
• DEA preferred for expedited start

✈️ Travel & Logistics

• Air travel supported
• Pre-approved lodging options available near the hospital
• Credentialing timeframe: approximately 30–120 days
• Emergency temporary privileges may be available

🌟 Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work in a highly respected Level I Trauma Center
• High-impact neurosurgical cases
• Ongoing coverage opportunities throughout 2026
• Collaborative trauma and critical care teams
• Structured onboarding and EMR training support

If you're an experienced Neurosurgeon looking for a rewarding locum assignment with ongoing opportunities, we would love to connect with you. 📩