We are seeking a highly qualified Neurological Surgeon with expertise in Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology for a locum tenens position in southern Arizona, near Arivaca. This is an excellent opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a range of neurosurgical and endovascular procedures.

Assignment Details

• Location: Near Arivaca, Arizona


• Start Date: February 10, 2025


• End Date: May 5, 2025


• Shift Details: Scheduled clinical hours plus on-call coverage


• Specialty Skills Required:
  
  
  
  • General neurosurgery (adult and pediatric)
  
  
  • Trauma surgery
  
  
  • Endovascular procedures (e.g., aneurysm clipping, cerebrovascular surgery)
  
  
  • Spinal surgeries (cervical, thoracic, lumbar with/without instrumentation)
  
  
  • Skull base surgery and tumor resection
  
  
  • Vent management and central line placement
  
  
  
  

Schedule Highlights

• Coverage dates include:
  
  
  
  • February 10–17, 2025
  
  
  • March 31–April 7, 2025
  
  
  • April 28–May 5, 2025
  
  
  
  


• No holiday work is required beyond the assigned dates.

Practice Environment

• Practice Setting: Inpatient and outpatient coverage (hospital privileges required)


• Patient Load: Low to none during assigned shifts (admissions and specific patient encounters TBD)


• Support Staff: None required during the assignment

Candidate Requirements

• Licensure: Arizona or Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)


• Board Certification: Mandatory in Neurological Surgery


• Certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS


• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 days

Additional Information

• EMR Systems Used: Athena (practice) and Cerner (hospital)


• Clean malpractice history is essential for consideration.


• No supervision of advanced practice providers or residents required.

Perks

• Competitive compensation package


• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

If you’re a skilled neurosurgeon looking for a flexible locum tenens assignment in a scenic part of southern Arizona, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Apply now using reference Job ID #j-260174.