Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neurosurgeon for locum tenens coverage on consecutive 7-8 day call shifts across the upcoming holiday season.
Assignment Dates:November 24 at 6 AM December 1 at 6 AM
December 22 at 6 AM December 29 at 6 AM
December 29 at 6 AM January 5 at 6 AM
24-hour call shifts covering adult neuro and trauma cases
Average 1 surgical case per day
Support from dedicated neuro-ortho surgery team and APPs for cases
EMR: Epic system
Management of neurocritical conditions and traumatic brain injury
Cranial burr holes, tumor removals, intracranial hemorrhage management
Insertion and management of intracranial pressure monitors and external ventricular drains
Neurosurgical trauma repair and hemorrhage control
Spine surgeries including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, and stabilization
Ventricular taps, shunt insertions, revisions, and CSF sampling
Interpretation and management of ICP and CPP data
Lumbar punctures and placement of lumbar drains
Board Certified (ABNS) or Board Eligible Neurosurgeon
Active Iowa medical license or participation in Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC/LOQ)
BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NALS certifications required
Experience in adult and trauma neurosurgery, including spinal instrumentation