Locums – Neurosurgery – Virginia

Job Description

Locum Tenens Neurosurgeon Needed (Near Lynchburg, VA) – ASAP – Ongoing (Job ID: j-233345) Are you a board-certified neurosurgeon seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in a dynamic hospital setting near Lynchburg, Virginia? We are actively searching for a skilled and experienced physician to join our team and provide exceptional care to patients requiring neurosurgical intervention. This locum tenens position offers a predictable schedule with call coverage from a hotel, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality neurosurgical care within a supportive team environment. Why You’ll Thrive Here: Contribute to Level II Trauma Designation: Play a pivotal role in supporting the hospital’s pursuit of Level II trauma designation through your expertise and patient care. Focus on Patient Care: Maintain a manageable daily patient volume of 5, allowing for personalized and attentive care. Predictable Schedule: Enjoy a predictable schedule with call coverage from a hotel, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate effectively with a dedicated nursing staff, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Advanced Technology: Utilize the eClinicalWorks (eCW) electronic medical record system to streamline documentation and communication. What You’ll Do: Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care to a variety of patients, including stroke interventions. Perform surgery, manage patient care pre-operatively and post-operatively. Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Oversee patient care during call shifts, ensuring timely intervention and patient safety. Document all patient interactions, diagnoses, treatment plans, and interventions thoroughly and efficiently within the eCW electronic medical records system. Who You Are: Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with board certification in Neurosurgery (BC) (required). Current and active license to practice medicine in Virginia (required). DEA/CSR certifications and BCLS and ACLS certifications (required). A minimum of 200 neurosurgical case logs within the last 24 months (required). A commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative and team-oriented environment. Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Join a Team Committed to Neurosurgical Excellence: We are passionate about providing exceptional neurosurgical care and supporting the growth of our trauma program. If you’re a skilled and experienced neurosurgeon seeking a locum tenens opportunity with a focus on patient care, predictable schedule, and supporting a Level II trauma designation, we encourage you to apply! Additional Notes: New providers will be required to complete credentialing before their start date. This locum tenens position offers the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Lynchburg, Virginia area while contributing your expertise to a growing neurosurgical program. We understand the importance of schedule flexibility and work-life balance. This locum tenens opportunity allows you to focus on delivering high-quality patient care during your scheduled work hours and call coverage, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Take the next step and join our dedicated team!