Acute Care Inpatient Neurosurgeon
Listed compensation
$650k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company Description
About Valley Medical Center & Clinics
Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County.
Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton.
As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care.
Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.
Job Description
Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is seeking a skilled and collaborative Neurosurgery physician to provide acute inpatient neurosurgical care as part of our Neurosurgery program. This unique opportunity offers a focused schedule of approximately 10 days per month, with primary responsibilities centered on inpatient neurosurgical consultations, emergency department consultations, and the evaluation and management of patients with acute neurosurgical needs.
The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and enjoys working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient neurosurgical consultations for patients admitted to Valley Medical Center & Clinics.
- Respond to emergency department consultations involving patients with acute neurosurgical conditions.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients presenting with acute neurosurgical needs.
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans in collaboration with the Neurosurgery team.
- Coordinate care with hospitalists, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, and other consulting specialties.
- Provide ongoing assessment and management of hospitalized patients requiring neurosurgical oversight.
- Facilitate appropriate transitions of care, including coordination of follow-up and outpatient services when indicated.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Practice Environment
- Approximately 10 days per month dedicated to acute inpatient neurosurgical coverage.
- Clinical focus on inpatient neurosurgical consultations and emergency department consultations.
Practice in a Level III Trauma Center and thrombectomy-capable stroke center, providing exposure to a broad range of acute and complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions.
Opportunity to collaborate with emergency medicine, trauma services, stroke care teams, hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists in the evaluation and management of acutely ill patients.
Work within a collaborative Neurosurgery program supported by experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, and comprehensive hospital resources.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Completion of an accredited Neurosurgery residency program.
- Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery.
- Eligible for an unrestricted Washington State medical license.
- Current or eligible for appropriate DEA registration.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in the evaluation and management of acute neurosurgical conditions.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a patient-focused Neurosurgery physician who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and collaboration across specialties. They bring sound clinical judgment, the ability to manage complex inpatient consultations, and a commitment to providing timely, high-quality care to patients presenting with acute neurosurgical needs.
A successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment, collaborating with emergency medicine and hospital-based providers, and contributing to the continued development of a strong Neurosurgery program.
- Additional Information
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligible.
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.
- We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.
Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Shift: Day
FTE: 1.0
- Exempt from Overtime: Not Applicable
- Department: Provider
- Compensation: up to USD 650000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The neurosurgeon will provide acute inpatient neurosurgical consultations and emergency department evaluations within a Level III Trauma Center. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans for patients with acute neurological needs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 36 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 89% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$650k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $607k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,343 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$607k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Washington | 30 active | 1,303 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 89% no call · 42% no weekends36 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Washington physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 17% offer loan repayment517 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #4 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 825 in the last 30 days | 480 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$650k midpoint, that is roughly $26k–$46k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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