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Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

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JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Neurosurgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: St. Louis, MO 63128
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Call Only
  • Coverage Period: ASAP - Jul 31, 2027
  • Shift Schedule: 24-hour on-call shifts (including 24 hours gratis) for 1 weekend per month (Fri 7a - Mon 7a)
  • On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekend call coverage, Fri 7a - Mon 7a
  • Call Type: Beeper
  • Call Ratio: 1:5
  • Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  • Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Medical Leave
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL
  • 1 weekend per month: Fri 7a - Mon 7a
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Average Daily Volume: 20 patients/day
  • Admissions: 1-2
  • Rounding: Assigned Patients
  • Phone Consults: 6-18
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Support Staff: PA/NPs: 1
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: No
  • Temporary Privileges Available: No
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Required:
    • General Neurosurgery
    • Adult
    • Trauma
    • Tumors
    • VP shunt
    • Spinal surgery with instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
    • Spinal surgery w/o instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
    • Placement of ICP monitors
    • Application of ext. traction

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: Board Certified required
  • Licenses: MO license or Universal License (IMLC)
  • Certifications: BLS
  • Fellowship: Preferred
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide 24-hour on-call coverage (including 24 hours gratis) for assigned weekends.
  • Perform hospital rounding for assigned patients.
  • Serve as first assistant in neurosurgical procedures.
  • Conduct follow-up patient visits in clinic.
  • Evaluate a small percentage of new patients during clinic.