General Neurosurgery / Neurosurgical Oncology - Colorado Springs

Company: Centura Health
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Welcome to Centura Health *Penrose-St. Francis Health Services* is hiring to accommodate current and future community need in the fastest growing county in Colorado. The hospital recently became a certified member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network, is undergoing a $260 million-dollar renovation and is placing a strong emphasis on the expansion of neurosciences to accommodate the tremendous growth in its primary service area. The ideal candidate will be a general neurosurgeon with special interest in neurosurgical oncology and who will participate in level I trauma call coverage. The group will grow to 6 neurosurgeons with varying subspecialties who will share call of 1:4 or better and be supported by mid-level providers. Flourishing Begins Here As a physician-facing organization, Centura Health Physician Group (CHPG) is passionate about high-value, top quality care made accessible in every community we serve. Our resources include supply chain expertise, technology implementation trainers, contracting experts, centralized credentialing, financial reporting/modeling and communication - so providers can spend their time doing what matters most - caring for patients and serving their communities. *Centura Health* offers a highly competitive salary, CME allowance and robust benefit package. What You Bring/Job Requirements In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:* Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.* Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency ("DEA") registration;* Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;* Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Centura Health system, at sponsoring institution* Doctorate MD or DO required* DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state requiredPhysical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly) Your Connected Community When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within Centura Health's connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.*Penrose-St. Francis Health Services* is a full-service, 522-licensed bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 245 beds and the ability to provide tertiary medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Neurosurgery is only offered at Penrose Hospital, and any St. Francis Medical Center patient needing neurosurgical intervention will be transferred to Penrose. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. St. Francis Medical Center opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Medical Center features 265 beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Care Unit, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical helicopter service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate more than a decade as one of Healthgrades "America's 50 Best Hospitals" and Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted. Colorado Springs was also recently named the most desirable city to live by U.S. News and World Report.

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