Locum - Physician - Surgery - Neuro Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Posted on: 
July 31, 2025
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center  HOSPITALS  INNOVATOR TIER - Grow Cedar  Valley



MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has a need for a Locum Neurosurgeon provider to cover ALL the dates below!

Open Dates:

  • November 24 at 6am - December 1 at 6am
  • December 22 at 6am - December 29 at 6am
  • December 29 at 6am - January 5 at 6am

Details:

  • Locum only
  •  24 hour call shifts, approximate 7-8 consecutive days/nights of call. 
  • Average number of surgical cases per day: 1
  • Level II Trauma Level
  • Annual ER Volume: 65,000
  • EMR System: Epic 
  • Number of Neurosurgeons in Practice: 4
  • Description of OR Staff: Dedicated Neuro-Ortho surgery team, will have an APP for all cases
  • Patient Demographic: Adult
  • Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days


Procedures Required: 

  • Cranial Burr Holes
  • Intracranial Pressure Monitor or Insertion of, Intracranial Hemorrhage
  • Tumor Removal
  • Braid Bleed Stoppage
  • Trauma Repair
  • Shunt Insertion or Revision
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery 
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Neurocritical Conditions
  • Ventricular Taps, Ventriculoperitoneal shunt/taps/reprogramming, Ventriculostomy
  • Spine Surgery Procedures, Discectomy, Laminectomy, Spinal Fusion, Spine Stabilization and Reconstruction 
  • Lumbar Puncture 
  • Placement of Lumbar Drains
  • CSF Sampling from Shunts or External Ventricular Drains
  • Management and Interpretation of ICP and CPP Data
  • External Ventricular Drain Management


***Please Note: Trinity Health does not reimburse for any application or credentialing fees.


Required Rates for Submission:

  • Malpractice (must be included in the rates)
  • Orientation
  • 24 Hour Call
  • 24 Hour Holiday Call
  • Call Back
  • Holiday Call Back
  • Conversion Fee

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