JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Neurosurgeon
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Flagstaff AZ
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Call Only
Coverage Period: 02/21/2026 02/26/2026
Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour call coverage 7:00a 7:00a
On-Call Shift Schedule: Continuous 24-hour beeper call
Call Type: Beeper
COVERAGE DATES
February 21 2026 (7:00a) February 26 2026 (7:00a)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 6 patients per day
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included as clinically appropriate
Phone Consults: As clinically appropriate
Case Mix: 100% trauma-based neurosurgery cases; non-elective cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 317
Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center
EMR System: Cerner
Office Equipment Available: Standard neurosurgical and hospital equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Multispecialty hospital support
Support Staff Available: Hospital-based clinical and surgical teams
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental trauma coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 3 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Trauma neurosurgical procedures
Emergency neurosurgical interventions
Inpatient consults and surgical management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Arizona license required or proof of application; IMLC accepted
Board: BC/BE in Neurosurgery required
DEA: Active DEA required in Arizona
Certifications: BLS required
Experience: Experience in Level I trauma setting preferred
Other Qualifications: Ability to manage high-volume trauma cases
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide 24-hour neurosurgery call coverage for trauma cases
Perform emergency neurosurgical procedures as required
Evaluate and manage neurosurgical trauma patients
Provide inpatient consultations and surgical decision-making
Collaborate with trauma and multidisciplinary care teams
Document patient encounters and procedures in Cerner EMR