Neurosurgeon

Job TitleNeurosurgeon (Board Certified / Board Eligible)Location: VA Puget Sound Health Care System - Seattle, WAPosition SummaryThe Neurosurgeon provides comprehensive neurosurgical care to patients within a VA medical facility, delivering high-quality outpatient, inpatient, and operative services in accordance with nationally recognized clinical standards. This role includes direct patient care, surgical procedures, postoperative management, and participation in quality improvement activities.Work ScheduleStandard clinical and surgical hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMNo routine evenings, weekends, or federal holidays unless otherwise scheduled.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care (Approx. 85%)Provide outpatient neurosurgery clinic services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.Perform neurosurgical operative procedures within granted clinical privileges.Conduct inpatient consults, bedside evaluations, and follow-up care.Provide intraoperative presence for all assigned neurosurgical cases.Conduct postoperative rounds in surgical units and intensive care settings.Deliver discharge education and coordinate follow-up care.Communicate test results to patients in accordance with established clinical standards.Document all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record.Surgical ServicesPerform a broad range of neurosurgical procedures, including but not limited to:Spine surgery (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)Decompression, fusion, and instrumentationCranial and ventricular shunt proceduresDiskectomy, laminectomy, and laminotomyMicrosurgical proceduresTypical workload includes approximately:8 patients per clinic session3 surgical cases per operating sessionAdministrative & Quality Activities (Approx. 15%)Participate in morbidity and mortality conferences.Attend neurosurgery and surgical staff meetings.Engage in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.Complete required quality and outcome documentation.Adhere to patient safety, infection control, and risk management standards.Required QualificationsMD or DO from an accredited medical school.Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency.Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.Current BLS and ACLS certification.Eligibility for credentialing and privileging at a VA medical facility.Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).Professional StandardsPractice medicine in accordance with:American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) guidelinesJoint Commission standardsVA clinical and patient safety standardsMaintain continuing medical education required for certification and privileging.Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Businessjoint venture between Artemis ARC and AptiveResources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

Created: 2026-02-02