Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician
Abilene, TX, 79601, USA
- Healthcare
- Neurosurgery
- Brain Surgery
- Spine Surgery
The Neurosurgery Physician provides surgical care for patients with disorders of the brain, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, managing complex neurosurgical conditions through evaluation, diagnosis, and operative treatment. They work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and participate in perioperative care, emergency coverage, and educational activities. The role requires advanced surgical skills, board certification, and compliance with medical and regulatory standards in hospital settings.
The Neurosurgeon provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with disorders of the brain, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, operative and perioperative management of complex neurosurgical conditions, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and manage patients with neurosurgical conditions including traumatic, degenerative, neoplastic, vascular, and congenital disorders
Perform neurosurgical procedures involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves, consistent with training and privileges
Provide perioperative and postoperative care, including management of neurosurgical complications
Participate in emergency and on-call coverage for neurosurgical services
Collaborate with neurology, critical care, oncology, orthopedics, radiology, anesthesia, and rehabilitation services
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and surgical planning meetings
Interpret diagnostic studies including neuroimaging and electrophysiologic testing
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and trainees as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
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 Neurological Surgery
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Advanced technical and operative neurosurgical skills
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage high-acuity, complex surgical cases
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety
Hospital operating rooms, intensive care units, outpatient clinics, and inpatient wards
Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
Manual dexterity and stamina for complex operative cases
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and patient care environments




