Neurosurgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Hospital in Illinois
LocumTenens.com
Germantown, IL, 62245, USA
- Healthcare
Locum position with on-site CME support and 24/7 call relief in a major Illinois city. Neurosurgeon locum tenens, day shifts with call covering inpatient, OR, and ED; ongoing assignment, on-site in downtown Chicago area; hospital provides stroke-specific CME support. - Board certification in neurological surgery (required)
- Active Illinois medical license or ability to obtain one
- Experience managing cranial and spinal trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, EVD placement, craniotomy and spinal procedures
- Comfortable with 24-hour call duties and variable case load
- Eligible for hospital credentialing/privileges
Full description
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-210330-MD-IL Title: MD Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed Shift Type: Day Shift; Call Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ER Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility
The facility requires locum coverage to provide call relief for neurosurgical services while maintaining comprehensive patient care capabilities. The institution offers on-site CME support to ensure clinicians meet stroke-specific continuing education requirements of 6 hours over a rolling 2-year period. The facility maintains established protocols for managing complex neurological cases across inpatient, operating room, and emergency department settings. About the Facility Location
This area features prominent cultural attractions including the Art Institute, Field Museum, and multiple observation decks offering city views from high-rise buildings. The downtown district encompasses Grant Park and extends to the lakefront entertainment complex at Navy Pier, providing visitors with museums, shopping, and recreational spaces. The region serves as a major cultural and tourism hub in Northern Illinois with numerous attractions concentrated within walking distance of each other. About the Clinician's Workday
The neurosurgeon will provide comprehensive neurological surgery services with 24-hour call coverage responsibilities managing inpatient, operating room, and emergency department cases. The position requires managing general neurosurgical cases including cranial and spinal trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, external ventricular drain placement, hydrocephalus treatment, craniotomy procedures for hematoma or tumor evacuation, and various spinal interventions. The clinician must maintain board certification in neurological surgery and complete 6 hours of stroke-specific CME over a rolling 2-year period, with facility support available for CME completion if needed. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population: All Ages Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:5 Location Type: On-Site Government: No Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
The facility requires locum coverage to provide call relief for neurosurgical services while maintaining comprehensive patient care capabilities. The institution offers on-site CME support to ensure clinicians meet stroke-specific continuing education requirements of 6 hours over a rolling 2-year period. The facility maintains established protocols for managing complex neurological cases across inpatient, operating room, and emergency department settings. About the Facility Location
This area features prominent cultural attractions including the Art Institute, Field Museum, and multiple observation decks offering city views from high-rise buildings. The downtown district encompasses Grant Park and extends to the lakefront entertainment complex at Navy Pier, providing visitors with museums, shopping, and recreational spaces. The region serves as a major cultural and tourism hub in Northern Illinois with numerous attractions concentrated within walking distance of each other. About the Clinician's Workday
The neurosurgeon will provide comprehensive neurological surgery services with 24-hour call coverage responsibilities managing inpatient, operating room, and emergency department cases. The position requires managing general neurosurgical cases including cranial and spinal trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, external ventricular drain placement, hydrocephalus treatment, craniotomy procedures for hematoma or tumor evacuation, and various spinal interventions. The clinician must maintain board certification in neurological surgery and complete 6 hours of stroke-specific CME over a rolling 2-year period, with facility support available for CME completion if needed. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population: All Ages Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:5 Location Type: On-Site Government: No Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
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