Locum - Physician - Surgery - Neuro
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
We are seeking a Neurosurgeon to provide comprehensive 24-hour call coverage, including inpatient rounding and admissions. This position is hospital-based, and the clinician must be proficient in both spinal and cranial surgeries.
Current Available Shifts
- 10/2/2026 08:00 to 10/6/2026 08:00
- 10/29/2026 08:00 to 11/6/2026 08:00
All necessary facilities, including imaging, laboratory services, procedure rooms, and operating rooms, are available on-site. The team comprises one Neurosurgeon, one Orthopedic-Spinal Surgeon, and Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) conducting outpatient clinic sessions.
Key responsibilities include managing emergent calls, performing emergent surgeries, and daily inpatient rounds. We request board-certified practitioners only; those who are board-eligible will not be considered. It is anticipated that providers will handle 5-10 inpatients daily.
EMR System
Cerner
Shift Summary
- 14 days of call coverage per month
- Weekend Requirement: On-call
On-Call Details
- 24-hour call coverage expected
Certification Requirements
- ACLS certified
- Board-certified status required
Licensure
- Must hold a valid license to practice in Michigan.
Key Responsibilities
The neurosurgeon is responsible for providing 24-hour call coverage, managing emergent surgeries, and conducting daily inpatient rounds. They will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care within the hospital setting.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified neurosurgeons with a valid Michigan medical license and ACLS certification. Proficiency in both spinal and cranial surgical procedures is mandatory for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 76% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in Petoskey
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $462k
- Median resident rent
- $1,006/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.