Neurosurgery Locums Job in Kentucky | 24-Hour Inpatient Call | Beginning April 3 - Ongoing
Updated 9/22/26
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Surgery-Neurosurgery
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Neurosurgery Locums Job in Kentucky | 24-Hour Inpatient Call | Beginning April 3 - Ongoing | Assignment #117263
-- July 24 (7am) – August 9 (7am)
-- October 2 (7am) – October 12 (7am)
-- Coverage dates may be flexible within and around the requested dates
-- Approximately 7 shifts per month
-- 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
-- 8 hours onsite for rounding and consults with night pager call coverage
-- Active Kentucky license or active IMLC license only
-- Active ABLS
-- Active ATLS
-- Active ACLS
-- Physician must be comfortable performing surgery independently while onsite during the day
-- Day shift rounding and consult workload: 10-15 daily
-- Night call workload: 5-10 calls per night to consult the ER, review films, and determine need for surgery
-- All scans will be overread by radiologists
-- The vast majority of night calls do not require going into the facility
-- If onsite night coverage is needed, it would be once a night; needing to go in person more than once per night is extremely rare
-- Neurointerventional MD will also be on call with the locums physician
-- Locums physician is not required to cover acute stroke call
-- 391 beds with a 20-bed Neuro ICU
-- EMR: Epic
--Elite Coverage: Top-rated malpractice insurance.
--Seamless Logistics: Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators.
--Constant Support: 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time.
--Experience the standard of excellence recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts.
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Recruiting Consultant
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Coverage Details
-- Credentialing timeframe: Temporary privileges availableOpen Dates
-- April 3 (7am) – April 13 (7am)-- July 24 (7am) – August 9 (7am)
-- October 2 (7am) – October 12 (7am)
-- Coverage dates may be flexible within and around the requested dates
Shift Details
-- 24-hour inpatient call and orientation-- Approximately 7 shifts per month
-- 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
-- 8 hours onsite for rounding and consults with night pager call coverage
Requirements
-- Board Certified in Neurological Surgery by ABNS-- Active Kentucky license or active IMLC license only
-- Active ABLS
-- Active ATLS
-- Active ACLS
Required Procedures / Skills
-- Neurosurgery only-- Physician must be comfortable performing surgery independently while onsite during the day
Assignment Details
-- Adult patient mix-- Day shift rounding and consult workload: 10-15 daily
-- Night call workload: 5-10 calls per night to consult the ER, review films, and determine need for surgery
-- All scans will be overread by radiologists
-- The vast majority of night calls do not require going into the facility
-- If onsite night coverage is needed, it would be once a night; needing to go in person more than once per night is extremely rare
-- Neurointerventional MD will also be on call with the locums physician
-- Locums physician is not required to cover acute stroke call
-- 391 beds with a 20-bed Neuro ICU
-- EMR: Epic
The Jackson and Coker Advantage:
--Join a team that prioritizes your peace of mind so you can focus on patient care.--Elite Coverage: Top-rated malpractice insurance.
--Seamless Logistics: Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators.
--Constant Support: 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time.
--Experience the standard of excellence recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts.
Apply Today!
Mary Joyner
Recruiting Consultant
[Register to View]
[Register to View]
For more jobs, visit Jackson and Coker.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service