Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Location : Tacoma, WA

Tacoma offers stunning views of Mount Rainier and Puget Sound with a vibrant urban culture. The city boasts excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, a thriving arts scene, and is conveniently located near Seattle with easy access to the beautiful Pacific Northwest landscape.

Facility :

This facility is part of a comprehensive Neuroscience Institute offering advanced neurological care to patients throughout the region. The medical center is a Level 2 trauma facility with state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence in neurosurgical care.

Opportunity :

Board Certified - Neurological Surgery

Job Details :

• Call coverage position from December 19 through December 24, 2025, with potential for additional dates in January
• Coverage for head (crani) and spine, with spine coverage already in place from 12 / 19 through 12 / 21 (head / crani only during this period)
• 7am-7pm weekdays, 24-hour coverage weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• All call is based at Tacoma General Hospital
• Must have clean background for expedited temporary privileges
• WA license or IMLC required
• BLS certification required
• Experience preferred in various neurosurgical skills including :
• General neurosurgery (adult, pediatric, neonate, trauma)
• Cerebrovascular procedures (open, endovascular)
• Carotid or vertebral artery surgery
• Aneurysm clipping
• Tumor management including neuroendocrine surgery
• Stereotactic radiosurgery, functional procedures, and seizure management
• VP shunt placement
• Skull base surgery
• Spinal surgery with and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
• Peripheral nerve surgery and pain procedures
• Endovascular procedures
• Placement of ICP monitors
• Application of external traction
• Ventilator management
• Central line placement

Compensation :

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.