About the Role
A Mid-Atlantic health network is seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon to join a collegial, well-established, hospital employed group of seven neurosurgeons and one interventional neuroradiologist. This is a preeminent neurosurgery practice with a strong referral base and solid track record of developing multidisciplinary neuroscience programs with administrative support.<br><br>The special feature of this group is the quality of the partners and their scope of practice. There is excellent multi-disciplinary collaboration with neurology, neuro-oncology, physiatry, pain management and other services within the institution. Successful candidates will be comfortable with all aspects of general neurosurgery, with a primary clinical focus in cranial surgery. Fellowship training in surgical neuro-oncology and/or skull base surgery is required. The neurosurgeon will provide on-call general neurosurgical and trauma coverage, feel comfortable performing a wide array of spinal surgeries for degenerative or traumatic injuries, and be well versed in general neurosurgery. Primary general neurosurgery call will be equitably shared with the other providers on a per-month basis with an average primary call no more than 1 in 4, but generally in the 1 in 6 range when a full complement of neurosurgeons is reached. Significant inpatient support is provided from trauma, medicine, and ICU services. Block OR time available for new providers in fully equipped ORs.<br><br>Features of the practice:<br>• Network comprised of 16 campuses. Primary neurosurgical call is dedicated to physically cover the main campus (Level I Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke Center) as well as two Level II Trauma Centers; ER calls can come from all locations, but anything urgent/surgical is transferred to one of the above. Advanced practitioners are present to take primary call<br>• Comprehensive Stroke Center, with separate cerebrovascular/endovascular call structure<br>• Minimal pediatric neurosurgery cases – stabilized and transferred<br>• Electronic office and hospital medical records (Epic), including home access including to PACS<br>• Referrals developed from extensive network-owned PCP practices, 13 Network ERs, neurology, spine & pain practice, oncology, ENT, etc. No in-network neurosurgery competition. One spine-focused orthopedic surgeon in network: very collegial relationship<br>• Extensive core of Advanced Practitioners to assist in ORs, facilitate rounding, office volumes, etc. Group has recently transitioned to a vertical AP/physician model where each neurosurgeon will be closely aligned with their own Advanced Practitioner. Their AP will assist with rounding, surgeries, and in the clinic<br>• Medical draw area of 1.1M residents in 11 counties<br><br>In joining this health network you’ll enjoy:<br>• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff<br>• A culture in which innovation is highly valued<br>• Work/life balance & flexibility<br>• Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement<br>• Rich benefits package including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance<br>• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities<br><br>About the health network:<br>This Mid-Atlantic institution is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states. The program operates the largest network of trauma centers in its state, including a premier children’s hospital.