Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology Physician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Billings, MT 59101
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Call Schedule: 24-hour call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20-minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult primarily, with occasional Pediatric cases
• Average Daily Volume: 5-8
• Admissions: 5-8
• Rounding: Both
• Phone Consults: 2-4
• Case Mix: LVO, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Vasospasm, Endovascular procedures

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Support Staff: RNs: 2, PA/NPs: 1
• EMR System: Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: Biplane procedural suite
• Specialty Backup Available: APP support
• PEDs Level: III
• Trauma Level: I

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • General Neurosurgery (Adult, Trauma)
  • Aneurysm clipping
  • Endovascular procedures
  • Placement of ICP monitors
• Preferred
  • Pediatric
  • Cerebrovascular (Open, Endovascular)
  • Carotid or Vertebral artery surgery
  • Tumors
  • Neuroendocrine surgery
  • Thoracic
  • Lumbar
  • Spinal surgery w/o instrumentation
  • Cervical
  • Peripheral nerve surgery
  • Pain procedures
  • Application of ext. traction
  • Vent Management
  • Central line placement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Eligible
• Licenses: Licensed in MT or Universal License (IMLC)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Fellowship: Required
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency in Cerner EMR, ability to work with APP support

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Endovascular coverage for LVO, Hemorrhagic stroke, Vasospasm, and other emergent Endovascular needs
• Coordinate care with APP support and multidisciplinary stroke team
• Utilize biplane procedural suite for interventional procedures
• Perform both inpatient rounding and consultations as needed
• Manage patient care without general neurosurgery responsibilities