Neurological Surgery St. Joseph Hospital (CA)

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