Neurosurgeon – VA Contract Opportunity

Neurosurgeon - VA Contract Opportunity

Location: Cedar Hill, MO
Contract: November 2, 2026 - November 1, 2027
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM + call

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurosurgeon for a long-term contract opportunity providing comprehensive neurosurgical care to Veterans at a major VA medical center.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient neurosurgical consultations and follow-up care.
• Perform cranial and spinal surgical procedures .
• Provide intraoperative and postoperative care, including SICU and inpatient rounding.
• Conduct bedside consultations for non-ambulatory patients.
• Complete timely documentation in the VA electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement and morbidity & mortality activities.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Provide 24/7 neurosurgical call coverage .

Schedule & Call

• Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM onsite.
• Weekend inpatient rounding as needed.
• 24/7 call coverage with 15-minute telephone response and 60-minute onsite response .

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurological Surgery.
• 1+ year of neurological surgery experience preferred.

Important: This is a contract position within a VA healthcare facility and is not a federal VA employee position and does not include VA employee benefits.