Job description
JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Specialty: Neurosurgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Eureka, CA 95501 Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Nov 21, 2026 – Ongoing Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:30a – 5p Call Schedule: Mon – Fri, 5p – 8:30a | Weekends: 24hr call Call Type: Beeper Call Response Time: 20-30 mins Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency COVERAGE DATES Nov 21 – Dec 09, 2026 Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 06, 2027 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Population: Adults Average Daily Volume: 5 % of Practice: 60% OP, 40& IP FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: III ICU Beds: 12 Exam Room: 1 EMR System: Epic Physician in Practice: 1 Support Staff: 1 APP, MA PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required: General Neurosurgery Adult Trauma Spinal surgery with instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar) Spinal surgery w/o instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar) Placement of ICP monitors Preferred: Tumors VP shunt Application of ext.
traction JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC/BE (Board Eligible within 3-5 years considered) Licenses: Licensed in CA DEA: Yes Certifications: FLURO Experience: Minimum 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in Neurosurgery; 100 cases in past 24 months. Duties & Responsibilities Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Perform spinal surgeries with and without instrumentation, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures. Manage trauma and emergency neurosurgical cases, including placement of ICP monitors. Participate in weekday night call and 24-hour weekend call coverage as scheduled. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.