Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Cincinnati, OH
LocumJobsOnline, Cincinnati
About The Position
Wellhart is seeking a Neurological Surgeon for a locum tenens position in Ohio. This assignment begins on 12/19/2025, with an initial 28-day coverage period, followed by one week per month starting in 2026. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts from 7a-7a. The physician will be responsible for providing comprehensive neurosurgical care, including adult and trauma cases, with a preference for pediatric experience. Key responsibilities include general neurosurgery, tumor management, spinal surgeries with and without instrumentation, ICP monitor placement, and potential VP shunt procedures. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with a wide range of neurosurgical procedures and emergency situations.
Job Details:
Location: Ohio
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: 12/19/2025
LOA: 28 days initially, then 1 week per month
Provider Type Needed: Physician - Neurological Surgeon
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7a-7a)
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Perform general neurosurgery for adult and trauma cases
• Conduct spinal surgeries with and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
• Manage brain tumors and other neurological conditions
• Place ICP monitors and potentially perform VP shunt procedures
• Handle emergency neurosurgical cases, including pediatric cranial trauma
• Perform craniotomies and craniectomies as needed
• Utilize Epic electronic health record system
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to hospital protocols
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed in Ohio
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system preferred
• Strong competencies in ICP or EVD monitoring and placement required
• Proficiency in spinal instrumentation for trauma (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) essential
• Pediatric emergency cranial trauma experience highly valued
• Possibility of assignment extension
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
Travel the United States and see new places.
Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
Set your own schedule.
Earn more money than permanent providers.
Experience new practice settings.
Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!