We have a rewarding locum tenens opportunity for a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon in Michigan, situated near the town of Fowler. This locum position offers a unique chance to work in a high-demand, well-established medical center with advanced facilities, focusing on providing quality neurosurgical care in a supportive and professional environment.

Position Details:

• Position Type: Locum Tenens – Neurosurgeon


• Location: Michigan, near Fowler


• Start Date: Coverage required between January 8, 2025, and May 31, 2025


• Shift Type: 24/7 On-Call, one-week assignments with coverage needed for two weeks each month


• Weekend/On-Call Requirements: Yes, 24/7 on-call for one-week rotations


• Trauma Level: II

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Neurosurgery: Required


• Fellowship Training: Highly preferred


• Michigan State License: Preferred (willing to consider those needing licensure)


• BLS Certification: Required

Position Highlights:

• Practice Setting: Primarily hospital-based neurosurgery with some follow-up clinic visits; similar to a neurosurgery hospitalist role


• Procedures: Includes trauma cases, tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, shunt insertion, trauma repair, and spinal surgeries. Additional endovascular and peripheral nerve surgery experience preferred but not mandatory.


• Additional Neurosurgical Procedures: Craniotomies, EVD management, lumbar drain placement, ICP/CPP monitoring, and CSF sampling.


• Support Team: Skilled OR staff, neurosurgery supervisors, and surgical first assistants


• Patient Demographic: Adults only, no pediatric or adolescent patients

Clinical Setting & Resources:

• Facility Type: Comprehensive Stroke and Level II Trauma Center


• EMR System: EPIC


• Annual ER Volume: Approximately 48,000 visits


• Operating Rooms Available: 19


• Neurosurgeons in Practice: Two

Credentialing & Timeline:

• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days


• Documentation Required: Up-to-date CV, provider’s contact information, availability, NPI/license number, malpractice background, and references (if available)

Reimbursement & Travel Arrangements:

• Travel & Lodging: Rental car, hotel accommodations, and round-trip airfare will be covered (receipts required for reimbursement).


• Transportation Coverage: UBER/Lyft for travel to and from home airport only (with receipts).

If you’re interested in an exciting opportunity to provide essential neurosurgical care in Michigan, apply now! Reference Job ID #j-257140.