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Howard-Sloan Search, Inc. lists this Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician opportunity in flagstaff, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Northern Arizona Healthcare is seeking two (2) Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Neurosurgeons for short-term locum coverage at its flagship acute care hospital in Flagstaff . This is a high-acuity, trauma-heavy service with strong APP support and modern OR technology.
Position Details Specialty: Neurosurgery
Practice Setting: Hospital-based
Trauma Level: Adult Level I
Patient Population: 100% Adult 100% Trauma
Hospital Size: 317 beds
EMR: Cerner
Schedule 24-hour beeper call coverage
Current Coverage Blocks(future dates TBD):
7:00 AM 2/21/2026 7:00 AM 2/26/2026
7:00 AM 4/29/2026 7:00 AM 5/4/2026
Day, night, and weekend responsibility included
All orientation hours are billable
Clinical Volume & Scope Average patients per day: 6
Average surgeries per day: 6
Case mix: Trauma only (no elective cases)
OR Technology & Equipment Navigation & Imaging:
Two O-arm platforms
Stealth cranial navigation
Microscopy:
Four modern microscopes (Zeiss and Leica)
Vendors:
Primary: Globus, Medtronic
Other vendors permitted (may require travel from Phoenix)
New implant types require pre-approval
Post-Op Care & Support All neurosurgery patients admitted to Trauma or Hospitalist services
24/7 dedicated Neurosurgery PA support
APP team manages post-op care and ensures outpatient follow-up in Neurosurgery clinic
Requirements Board Certification: BC or BE in Neurosurgery
License: Active Arizona license required (IMLC candidates will be considered)
DEA: Required (AZ registered)
Certifications: BLS
Credentialing Timeframe: 30 days
Vaccinations: COVID-19 and Flu required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
Why This Opportunity True Level I trauma neurosurgery
High-acuity, procedural volume
Excellent APP and hospital support
Advanced OR technology
Defined short-term coverage blocks
If you re an experienced trauma neurosurgeon looking for focused, high-impact locum coverage in Northern Arizona, we d welcome your application or CV to start the conversation.
Worksite address
flagstaff, AZ, 86001, US
Who can apply
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