NeuroSurgery Attending Physician (Per Diem)

SurgeryPer Diem

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Neurosurgeon to join our medical team.

The responsibilities of a Neurosurgeon include diagnosing conditions, providing treatments, and performing surgeries related to the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about the latest techniques in neurosurgery and is capable of using modern diagnostic equipment.

They should also have exceptional hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform surgeries on the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves to remove tumors, relieve chronic pain, restore function, and correct deformities.
  • Diagnose and treat disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system including congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, or degenerative diseases of the spine.
  • Conduct follow-up appointments to monitor patient recovery and healing.
  • Work in collaboration with other medical professionals to determine treatment plans.
  • Provide consultation services to patients to discuss treatment options.
  • Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
  • Stay updated about latest advancements in neurosurgery and the treatment of neurological disorders.

Qualifications

  • A medical degree from an accredited school and a license to practice medicine.
  • Completion of residency in Neurosurgery.
  • Board certification in Neurosurgery.
  • Exceptional understanding of neurosurgery practices and methods.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical stamina.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven experience in a clinical role as a Neurosurgeon.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareSurgical ProceduresClinical Experience

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NeuroSurgery Attending Physician (Per Diem) at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery — ranked against 870 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Surgeon Jobs

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 11 employers

29
<$425k
1
$440k
1
$500k
2
$575k-650k
5
$650k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
17% this job
Relocation assistance
11%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 870 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.