Locum - Physician - Surgery - Neuro
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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**Covering Details:**
- **Schedule:** Friday 7 AM - Monday 7 AM, every weekend
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**Setting:** Inpatient care, Level 1 Trauma Center, on-call requirements





**Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System:** Epic





**Clinical Responsibilities:**
- Management of adult and trauma neurosurgery cases including:



  - Tumor resection
 - Hemorrhage control
 



- Trauma repairs
 - Shunt insertion and revision
 



- Cranial burr hole procedures
 - Insertion of intracranial pressure monitors



  - Management of intracranial hemorrhages
 



- Care for traumatic brain injuries and neurocritical conditions



  - Ventricular taps/ventriculoperitoneal shunt management
 - Lumbar punctures and lumbar drain placements




 - CSF sampling from shunts or external ventricular drains
 



- EEG interpretation
 - Intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CCP) data management



  - Application and management of hypothermia techniques




**Facilities and Resources Available:**
- Fully equipped ORs with specialized neurosurgical instruments



- Access to diagnostic imaging
- Anesthesia support
- ICU/neurocritical care unit for postoperative management
- Emergency services and blood bank as needed




**Support Team:**
- Neurosurgery attending physicians



- Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Providers (2 during the day, 1 at night)




- Operating room nursing and technical staff




- Anesthesia providers




- ICU/neurocritical care nursing staff




**Teaching and Supervision:** 




- Yes, tailored to the provider's training and privileges, primarily for APP supervision.



**Coverage Reason:**
- Addressing gaps in existing coverage.





**Critical Requirements:**
- Candidates must commit to the full coverage period of Friday 7 AM - Monday 7 AM without exceptions.





**EMR Training:**
- Mandatory training must be accomplished prior to the start date, with no options to test out. Training sessions are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 AM MT.



*Shift Description:**
- Shifts are from Friday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM; coverage required every weekend post-credentialing.




**Weekend and On-Call Requirements:**
- Yes, participation in both is necessary.




**Qualifications:**
- Board Certification in Neurological Surgery (mandatory)




- Active Colorado Medical License or IMLC with LOQ (mandatory)



- Current ACLS, BLS, ATLS certifications, and DEA registration (highly preferred; must be obtained during credentialing)



- Fellowship training (highly preferred but not obligatory)




- Competence in spinal instrumentation required



- Local or drive-in candidates preferred
- Must disclose availability between January 25, 2027, and April 30, 2027, at the time of presentation (mandatory)



- Must specify the number of shifts per month the provider can commit to (mandatory)




- Acknowledge understanding of and commitment to EMR training requirements to avoid delays in the start date (mandatory)
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 Proficiency in all required procedures to be confirmed prior to name clearance (mandatory)





**Background and Certification Requirements:**
- Clean malpractice and background checks (mandatory)



- Self-Query from NPDB must be uploaded




- Certification Requirements: ACLS, BLS, ATLS, Board Certification




- License Requirements: Active in Colorado