Legacy Health

Neurosurgeon

Job Location Emanuel Medical Ctr campus
Position Status Regular Full-Time
Requisition ID
26-47612
Work Location : City
PORTLAND
Work Location : State/Province
OR
Department
LMG NEUROSURGERY
Avg Hours Per Week
40
FTE
1.00
Pay Range
USD $0.00/Hr. - USD $0.00/Hr.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Critical to Fill
Yes
Bonus/Relocation
Bonus/Relocation
Union
Non-union
Work Days
Mon-Fri, occasional weekends

Overview

Legacy Health is seeking a dual-trained neurovascular neurosurgeon to join its growing Department of Neurosurgery in Portland, Oregon. Successful candidates will be able to deliver the full spectrum of vascular neurosurgical care, from emergency stroke intervention and aneurysm treatment to elective complex cerebrovascular procedures. The surgeon will participate in the call rotation for emergency neurovascular cases, perform open vascular and endovascular / neurointerventional procedures, collaborate with the existing neurosurgery team on complex cases requiring vascular expertise, and maintain an outpatient elective practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a well-established practice with a strong referral network and robust support from the health system, hospital, and surrounding community.

Responsibilities

  • Provides adult and ED call coverage. Be available for STAT consultation at bedside within 30 minutes.
  • Provides outpatient follow-up for patients seen in ED.
  • Reasonable participation in outreach/education to referring hospitals and providers. Provides patient follow-up to referring physicians via phone and letter to build program relationships and continuity of patient care.
  • Complies with policies, procedures and protocols developed by the Trauma Service and approved by the Trauma Executive Committee.
  • Physician shall not participate in another hospital’s neurosurgery emergency call schedule while on Legacy Emanuel Medical Center neuro trauma 1st call schedule. Physician may be on concurrent call schedules at Emanuel Medical Center only.
  • Physician shall undertake duties under the direction and guidance of the Clinical Vice President Surgical Specialty Services, including establishing and servicing off-campus clinics.
  • Attendance by physician at a minimum of 60% of the following meetings each quarter:
    Neurosurgery QA. Weekly Trauma Conferences if participating in Trauma care, CME Conferences related to Neurosurgery.
  • Submits diagnostic and procedural information for billing purposes in a timely manner.
  • Provides patient data and outcome information as mandated by State Trauma and Legacy Trauma Services.
  • Assists in covering the pediatric neurosurgery service commensurate with training and experience.
  • Provides professional services in collaboration with and be accountable to the administrative leadership of the Clinical Vice President Surgical Specialty Services.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
  • Board eligible/certified in Neurosurgery by the ABS.
  • Extensive experience in the clinical care of neuro surgical emergent and elective patients, including trauma.
  • Demonstrated organizational/management skills in areas of program development, QA/QI, research, medical staff functions, and personal management.
  • Experience in graduate or continuing medical education desirable.

Licensure

  • Unrestricted license to practice Medicine/Surgery for the applicable state.
  • Medical Staff membership and Neurosurgical privileges at LPH.
  • Active ACLS from the American Heart Association.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.


If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.


Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

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