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iRecruitMD lists this Surgery - General Physician opportunity in rapid city, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Neurosurgeon (MD/DO) Position Summary The Neurosurgeon provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for patients with disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, operative and perioperative management of neurosurgical conditions, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered neurosurgical care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with neurosurgical conditions affecting the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system
Perform neurosurgical procedures consistent with training and privileges, including cranial and spinal surgeries
Provide preoperative assessment, operative care, and postoperative management
Manage neurosurgical emergencies and participate in on-call coverage
Interpret diagnostic studies including MRI, CT, angiography, and other neuroimaging
Collaborate with neurology, critical care, trauma surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and rehabilitation services
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, risks, and expected outcomes
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Neurosurgery residency program
Fellowship training in a neurosurgical subspecialty preferred but not required
Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurosurgery
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies Advanced expertise in neurosurgical techniques and perioperative management
Strong clinical judgment and operative decision-making skills
Ability to manage complex and high-acuity neurologic conditions
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety
Work Environment Hospital operating rooms, intensive care units, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics
Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Physical Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
Manual dexterity and physical stamina for complex operative cases
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and clinical environments
Worksite address
rapid city, SD, 57701, US
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