Neurosurgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-70369
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Neurosurgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Petoskey, MI
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 14 days per month
• Call Type: In-House (24-hour call)
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy
• Callback Rate: 10%
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

COVERAGE DATES

• Oct 02, 2026 (8am) – Oct 06, 2026 (8am)
• Oct 29, 2026 (8am) – Nov 06, 2026 (8am)
• Dec 24, 2026 (8am) – Dec 28, 2026 (8am)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 5-10 inpatients per day
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: Spinal and cranial neurosurgery, emergent surgeries

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Neurosurgery APP, Ortho-Spinal Surgeon
• Support Staff Available: Neurosurgery APPs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Spinal surgery
• Cranial surgery
• Emergent surgeries

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified (no Board Eligible)
• Licenses: Active Michigan License (MI)
• Certifications: ACLS
• Experience: Completed Fellowship, minimum 2-3 years of experience
• Other Qualifications: Must perform both spinal and cranial procedures, clean malpractice background, no flights

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cover 24-hour call including rounding and admissions
• Perform emergent spinal and cranial surgeries
• Manage 5-10 inpatients per day
• Coordinate with Neurosurgery APPs and ortho-spinal surgeon
• Use Cerner EMR for documentation