Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Location : Hickory, NC Hickory offers a charming blend of small-town comfort and modern amenities in the foothills of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, excellent dining options, and outdoor recreational opportunities with easy access to both mountain adventures and urban attractions in nearby Charlotte. Facility : This regional medical center is a comprehensive healthcare facility with 355 beds serving the greater Hickory area. The hospital provides advanced medical services including specialized neurological care and offers a supportive environment for healthcare professionals with state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative team approach to patient care. Opportunity : Board Certified - Neurological Surgery Job Details :

• Provide general neurosurgery services with approximately 3 patient encounters per shift
• Focus on adult neurosurgery cases with various preferred specializations
• Potential for cerebrovascular procedures including open and endovascular techniques
• Opportunities to perform carotid or vertebral artery surgery and aneurysm clipping
• Handle neuroendocrine surgery, tumor management, and stereotactic radiosurgery
• Perform functional neurosurgery, seizure management, and VP shunt procedures
• Conduct skull base surgery as needed
• Complete spinal surgeries with and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
• Provide peripheral nerve surgery and pain management procedures
• Perform endovascular procedures when required
• Place ICP monitors and apply external traction as needed
• Manage ventilation and central line placement
• Must have ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications
• Board certification required with clear malpractice history
• Position start date : September 1, 2025 with ongoing assignment potential
• Estimated credentialing timeframe : 30 days for temporary privileges Compensation : Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.