Pediatric Neurosurgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-00893
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Neurosurgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Tampa, FL 33614
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule; 1-2 days per week on-site
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Neuro-oncology patients (brain and spinal tumors)
  
• Average Daily Volume: Varies
  
• Admissions: Varies
  
• Case Mix: Complex neuro-oncology, brain and spinal tumors
  

• Trauma Level: II
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  
• Support Staff: RNs: Varies, PA/NPs: 5
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  
  • General Neurosurgery
    
  • Adult
    
  • Pediatric
    
  • Neonate
    
  • Trauma
    
  • Cerebrovascular: Open, Endovascular
    
  • Carotid or Vertebral artery surgery
    
  • Aneurysm clipping
    
  • Tumors
    
  • Neuroendocrine surgery
    
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
    
  • Functional
    
  • Seizure
    
  • VP shunt
    
  • Skull base surgery
    
  • Spinal surgery with instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
    
  • Spinal surgery w/o instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
    
  • Peripheral nerve surgery
    
  • Pain procedures
    
  • Endovascular procedures
    
  • Placement of ICP monitors
    
  • Application of ext. traction
    
  • Vent Management
    
  • Central line placement
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC
  
• Licenses: Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, PALS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  
• Experience: Extensive experience in neuro-oncology surgical cases
  
• Other Qualifications: Multidisciplinary team collaboration, telehealth conferencing
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with existing neurosurgeon to evaluate and perform complex neuro-oncology surgical cases.
  
• Provide expertise in surgical management of brain and spinal tumor patients.
  
• Participate in telehealth conferences and multidisciplinary discussions for pre-operative case review and surgical planning.
  
• Support continuity of care through post-operative consultation and follow-up.
  
• Maintain consistent weekly availability for surgical cases and virtual care coordination.