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VHS is looking for a qualified Physician - Neurological Surgery.
- City: Colorado Springs
- State: CO
- Start Date: 2025-05-05
- End Date: N/A
- Duration: N/A Weeks
- Shift: N/A Day shift
- Description: Summary: Penrose Main Hospital is looking for Holiday coverage from a Neurosurgery locum. Ongoing dates will begin Jan 2026 as schedules are released.
BID DUE DATE: First to Fill!
Rate Caps for Submission:
Malpractice – Must be included in rates.
Orientation – 287.50 - half the hourly/callback rate kicks in after 8 hours. “Per hour of orientation or training beyond 8 hours”
Holiday – Must be 1.5x the regular rate. “Per holiday hour no OT”
On Call Daily – 5700 and below - “Per 24 hours to include 8 hours gratis
24 Hour Holiday Call Rate - 8550 - “Per 24 hours to include 8 hours gratis
Call Back – 575 and below - “Per hour of patient contact hours after gratis hours are completed gratis prorate to MSA terms.”
Holiday Call Back – 862.50 - “Per holiday hour of patient contact hours after gratis hours are completed gratis prorate to MSA terms.”
Average Callback Hours: 7-10h
Schedule/Availability Requirements:
May 5 7a - 12 7aNov 24 7a - Dec 1 7aDec 22 7a - Jan 2 7a ongoing dates are TBD when schedules are released Jan 2026 ongoing
Details:
24 hour call 7a-7a7 shifts per month needed from all locums. Site will schedule providers a max of 7 consecutive days per stint. Facility Location: 2222 N Nevada Ave Colorado Springs CO 80907Setting: Call Inpatient Emergency Room Trauma Level IFTE: 1.0Required Procedures/Job Duties: Surgical traumas Cranial and SpineEMR: EPICSupport Staff: RN MAReason for Coverage: A locum accepted another position and no longer available for April stint. Dealbreakers Do Not Present: Lack of availability for requested dates.
EMR Required Training:
Module learn lessons – Must be completed prior to virtual EMR training to attend the training.EMR Virtual training – Only able to attend if Modules are completed before training. Provider will be required to complete Modules EUPA test and PPL at least one week prior to their start date. All candidates must complete the following EMR questionnaire and detail it in the notes section of the candidates submission at time of presentation. What are the # of years of epic experience they have?When was the last time MM/YYYY that they used Epic?What is the name of the last facility the provider used EPIC?Can you provide me with a photo large enough to add to a badge and not become pixelated? - Please attach photo in documents sectionCan you disclose the provider's time zone for scheduling the virtual epic training?We need the provider's best phone # to use for call shifts while working. Can you disclose?We need the provider's best email to use for programs while working onsite and the preapplication. Can you please send us their personal email address?
Travel Preferences:
Preferred Lodging: Candidates must follow CSH Travel Policy. Air Travel: AcceptablePlease detail any anticipated travel exceptions for example a dietary restriction necessitating specific lodging situations. Travel exception requests will be denied if this information is not part of the provider presentation. Please also indicate the city where provider will be traveling from in the travel section of the provider submission.
Credentialing Information:
Timeframe: 60 days standardCredentialing with other facilities? NoRequirements: Providers must have active CO license and self inquiry NPDB report to release preapplication. DEA is required to stay in the state of CO for the full year duration of the assignment. Billing enrollment - Is this position providing services in lieu of an existing enrolled provider for a period of 60 days or less? NoEmergency Privs? Yes 2 weeks with clean file only.
Additional Details / Questions Answered by Facility:
Do they have any surgeons on staff that will be there for follow up after the locum departs? - Yes we have 2 local surgeons that they will handoff toIs this more cranial or spine? - Both Cranial and spine Any trauma? - Yes this includes traumaWhat are the typical cases they will be helping with? - They are helping with neurosurgery cases and incoming traumasHow many surgeons are they supporting? - The trauma team and two local neurosurgeonsAre there any other APPs to help with the workload? - No APP helpWhat is the hospital’s volume? - Hospital volume varies there is no set number Is there any endovascular requirement? - No endovascular requirement needed. We have a local provider. - Notes: N/A
- 1099 Pay Rate: $6.24
- Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.
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Benefits Include:
- Competitive Pay Packages
- Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)
- Robust Referral Bonus Program
- 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
- Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
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