Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Neurological Surgery Locums Assignment in Hickory, NC

Location : Hickory, North Carolina

Specialty : Neurological Surgery

Assignment Details : A 355-bed facility within a large health system is seeking a board-certified Neurological Surgeon for an ongoing locums assignment starting September 1, 2025 . This is a great opportunity to join an established team of three providers in the beautiful city of Hickory, NC.

Position Details :

Schedule : Scheduled clinic hours plus call.

Call : Call is a required component of this role. It is a 1 : 3 rotation with an average of 8 calls and 3 follow-ups per 24-hour period. Response time is within 20 minutes, and a beeper is provided.

Patient Care : The position includes a mix of inpatient and outpatient care. You'll be responsible for both assigned and unassigned patients.

EHR : The facility uses both Athena and Cerner EMR systems.

Candidate Requirements :

Board Certification : Required

Licensure : Must have an active North Carolina medical license

Preferred Skills : We are looking for a candidate with a broad range of skills, including but not limited to :

Cerebrovascular procedures (Open, Endovascular)

Aneurysm clipping and Carotid / Vertebral artery surgery

Tumor and Neuroendocrine surgery

Spinal surgery with and without instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar)

Skull base and Peripheral nerve surgery

Placement of ICP monitors and Central line placement

Vent Management

Various pain and endovascular procedures

If you are a qualified Neurological Surgeon looking for an ongoing locums assignment in North Carolina, we encourage you to apply.