Location: Pueblo, CO

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Daytime schedule: 2 clinic days, 2 OR days, 1 flexible day per week; ER imaging review on-call 7 days/month (remote review, minimal in-person requirements); likely one weekend on-call per month

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care with an emphasis on patient-centered outcomes
• Perform general neurosurgical procedures and develop an elective spine practice to meet community needs
• Provide timely ER imaging review and clinical direction for ED teams, primarily via remote review
• Collaborate closely with APPs (PAs/NPs), pain service, and perioperative teams to optimize patient flow and care
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in EPIC to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in call rotation and weekend coverage as needed to support an underserved community

Qualifications

• Board Certified or TRULY Board Eligible through the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS)
• Accepting new graduates through 2025 — TRULY Board Eligible within 5 years of eligibility and working toward board certification within 4 years
• Significant OR experience and comfort managing both inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical patients
• Ability to perform ER imaging review and make timely clinical decisions remotely
• Willingness to work collaboratively with APPs and integrated care teams
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; this position is not open to visa candidates or 1099-only candidates

Education

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of neurosurgery residency
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility through ABNS required as specified

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with EPIC for documentation and order entry
• Experience with neuro-navigation tools (Globus robot, Stryker navigation)
• Strong clinical judgment in trauma/level 3 facility settings
• Skills in general neurosurgery with interest/ability to build elective spine practice
• Ability to interpret CT/MRI quickly for remote ER imaging review
• Effective communication and teamwork with APPs, surgical staff, and multidisciplinary services

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Retirement plan options so you can plan for the future (no guesswork required)
• Generous CME allowance and paid time off to fuel your learning and recharge
• Paid malpractice coverage — practice with confidence
• Relocation package may be available to help with your move to Pueblo
• Employee Assistance Program and career development opportunities to support your growth
• On-site resources including co-located pain service and on-site X-ray for streamlined care
• Supportive, collegial team environment with APPs and an established neurosurgeon — you won’t be flying solo

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