What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locums Neurosurgeon - Petoskey MI | 14 days/month Call, Emergent OR & Inpatient Rounding position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
We’re looking for a Locum neurosurgeon to provide emergent call coverage and inpatient care in Petoskey, Michigan. This role combines urgent surgical intervention, daily inpatient rounding, and coordination with on-site resources and colleagues.
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide emergent call coverage and perform emergent surgeries as needed
- Round on inpatients daily (expected census ~5-10 patients per day)
- Collaborate with one neurosurgeon and one orthopedic spine surgeon on site
- Work with a neurosurgery APP who supports clinic activities
- Use on-site imaging, laboratory, procedure rooms, and operating room facilities
- Document and manage patient care in Cerner EMR
Shift details:
- 14 days per month of call coverage
- 24-hour call shifts
- Specific coverage windows:
- October 2, 2026, 8:00 AM - October 6, 2026, 8:00 AM
- October 29, 2026, 8:00 AM - November 6, 2026, 8:00 AM
Qualifications:
- Board Certified in Neurosurgery (Board Eligible candidates will not be considered)
- Completed neurosurgery fellowship
- Minimum 2-3 years of post-fellowship experience
- Current ACLS certification
If you’re an experienced, board-certified neurosurgeon comfortable with high-acuity, on-call work and collaborative practice, this locum opportunity in northern Michigan offers a focused clinical role with strong on-site support.