About this opportunity
BAS Healthcare lists this Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician opportunity in eureka, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location:
Eureka, CA
Eureka is a picturesque coastal city in Northern California, known for its stunning Victorian architecture and breathtaking views of Humboldt Bay. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, including redwood forests, rugged coastlines, and abundant wildlife.
Facility:
This is a well-established Level 3 trauma center serving the Northern California coastal region, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical services. The facility provides strong clinical support and is committed to delivering high-quality neurological care to the surrounding community.
Opportunity:
Board Certified - Neurological Surgery
Job Details:
Locum Tenens opportunity providing inpatient and outpatient neurosurgery coverage with both clinic and call responsibilities
Dates of need: 11/21 - 12/9 and 12/27 - 1/6, with potential for ongoing coverage
Clinic hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with weeknight beeper call from 5:00pm - 8:30am
24-hour weekend beeper call coverage required
Approximately 5 patient encounters per shift
Guaranteed 8 hours per day with overtime applicable after 9 hours per day
Must have an active California license - no IMLC accepted
Board Certified required; Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency may be considered
DEA registration required
FLUORO certification required (temporary FLUORO certification is acceptable)
Must submit 100 cases within the past 24 months specific to privileges being requested during the privileging process
All specialties require 2 years of current hospital clinical activity; gaps greater than 3 months must be explained
Current case logs must be included upon presentation for surgical specialties
Will see complex spine cases; no airway certifications required
Required skills include: General Adult Neurosurgery, Trauma, Spinal Surgery with and without instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar), and Placement of ICP Monitors
Preferred skills include: Tumor cases, VP Shunt, and Application of External Traction
Estimated credentialing timeframe is 90 days
Long-term lodging budget available up to $3,500 per month if required
Updated CV with all hospital affiliations must be submitted at time of presentation
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Worksite address
eureka, CA, 95501, US
Who can apply
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