Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Ascend Medical Staffing

Illinois

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About this job

Locum Tenens Neurosurgery Opportunity Illinois

Position Highlights

  • Ongoing locum opportunity 1 week/month (Mon 7a Mon 7a)
  • Inpatient-only, acute care setting
  • Multispecialty group & hospital
  • Strong APP support (day & night coverage)

Requirements

  • MD/DO
  • BC/BE Neurosurgery
  • Active Illinois license or IMLC
  • 6 hrs stroke CME (facility can assist if needed)

Schedule

  • Mon Fri: 7a 5p + night call (5p 7a)
  • Weekend: 24-hour call (Fri 5p Mon 7a)
  • 7 call days/month

Clinical Details

  • Adult/geriatric-heavy patient mix
  • Avg 6 7 consults/day
  • Census patients (avg 25)
  • 4 8 surgical cases/week

Procedures

  • General neurosurgery
  • Cranial & spinal trauma
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • EVD placement, hydrocephalus
  • Craniotomies, spine decompression & instrumentation

Support

  • 4 daytime APPs + night APP coverage
  • RN & MA support

Contact
Don Awbrey
Ascend Medical Staffing

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