Locums Neurological Surgery Coverage Needed in Missouri

Job description

Location:
Joplin, MO

Joplin offers an excellent quality of life in southwestern Missouri with affordable living costs and close proximity to beautiful outdoor recreation areas. The city provides a welcoming community atmosphere while maintaining easy access to major metropolitan areas in the region.

Facility:
This comprehensive medical facility is part of a respected healthcare network providing advanced neurological and neurosurgical services to the community. The facility operates as a Level 1 trauma center with a 10-bed department and maintains strong collaborative relationships with specialists across multiple disciplines.

Opportunity:
Physician - Neurological Surgery

Job Details:
• Rotate with established neurosurgery group for 7-10 days per month
• Provide 24-hour call coverage 1 weekend per month (Friday 0700 - Monday 0700)
• Approximately 70% consultations and 30% service patients
• In-house call not required, but must be available to come in for surgical cases
• Rarely admit patients via ED as role primarily consultative (maybe 1-2 admissions)
• Comprehensive neurosurgical skills preferred including general adult, pediatric, and neonate cases

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.