Locums - Springfield, Missouri, Neurosurgery Job
Clinical Role
Join a premier Level I Trauma Center in Springfield, Missouri, providing Endovascular Neurosurgery call coverage as part of a comprehensive stroke program. This ongoing locums opportunity focuses exclusively on endovascular neurosurgery call with no clinic responsibilities while working alongside an experienced Stroke Team in a collaborative hospital environment.
Assignment Details
Start Date:
Assignment Length:
Coverage Needed:
- Approximately 7-10 days per month (coverage may vary month to month)
- Multiple providers accepted
Schedule:
- 24/7 in-house call
- Call hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
- Coverage begins at 7:00 AM on the first day and ends at 7:00 AM on the final day
- First available assignment:
- Thursday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM
Call Details:
- Endovascular Neurosurgery call only
- Immediate call response required
- Approximately 3-4 phone consults
- Assigned and unassigned patients
- Ability to take patients directly from call to the Operating Room or Interventional Radiology suite as needed
Position Highlights
- Ongoing locums opportunity
- Endovascular Neurosurgery call only
- No clinic responsibilities
- Level I Trauma Center
- Hospital Stroke Certified
- In-house call coverage
- Multiple providers accepted
- EPIC EMR
- Dedicated Stroke Team support
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Practice Setting:
Facility Details:
- Level I Trauma Center
- Hospital Stroke Certified
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Provide Endovascular Neurosurgery call coverage
- Evaluate emergency neurovascular consultations
- Manage assigned and unassigned patients
- Perform endovascular neurosurgical procedures as indicated
- Take patients directly from call to the Operating Room or Interventional Radiology suite when necessary
- Collaborate with the Stroke Team and multidisciplinary specialists
- Document patient care in EPIC
Program Structure:
- Two Endovascular Neurosurgeons divide monthly endovascular call coverage as evenly as possible
- Physicians also participate in separate General Neurosurgery and Joplin call rotations
Support & Technology
EMR System:
Support Staff:
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery required
- Active Missouri Medical License required
- Fellowship preferred
- ACLS required
- BLS required
Credentialing
- Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.
Organization & Team
- Comprehensive Stroke Program
- Level I Trauma Center
- Collaborative Neurosurgery team
- Dedicated Stroke Team support
- Opportunity for recurring monthly coverage
About Springfield, Missouri
Location & Access: Springfield is located in southwest Missouri and serves as the regional healthcare hub for the Ozarks, offering convenient access to Branson, Northwest Arkansas, Tulsa, and Kansas City.
Lifestyle & Community: Springfield offers a welcoming community with affordable living, a vibrant downtown, outstanding restaurants, breweries, local entertainment, and excellent healthcare resources.
Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golf, camping, and exploring the scenic Ozark Mountains, rivers, and nearby lakes.
Attractions: Springfield features Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, Fantastic Caverns, Dickerson Park Zoo, live music venues, festivals, and easy access to Branson's entertainment district.
Quality of Life: Springfield provides an outstanding quality of life with affordable housing, short commute times, excellent schools, beautiful natural surroundings, and abundant recreational opportunities.
What RecruitWell Provides
- A+ rated malpractice coverage
- Weekly direct deposit
- 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
- Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell's Core Values
- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
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