<p>A well-supported academic medical center in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a board-certified neurosurgeon for an ongoing locum tenens assignment beginning September 2026. The role centers on cranial and spine call coverage — approximately 50% cranial, 50% spine — across clinic, operating room, and inpatient settings, with in-house Neuro Interventional Radiology available on site. Endovascular experience is not required, and the adult-only patient population keeps the case mix focused and predictable. This is a long-term engagement with a minimum three-month commitment, offering schedule stability that is difficult to find in locum neurosurgery.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate (contact for current rate details)</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement with flexible call-based scheduling</li> <li>Prime call and backup call coverage options — choose the structure that fits your availability</li> <li>Ongoing, long-term assignment with a minimum three-month commitment for schedule predictability</li> <li>Adult-only patient population — no pediatric cases</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Facility settings include clinic, operating room, and inpatient — full-spectrum neurosurgical environment</li> <li>Cranial neurosurgery is the primary focus; spine call responsibilities comprise approximately 50% of coverage</li> <li>Call structure includes both prime call and backup call coverage rotations</li> <li>In-house Neuro Interventional Radiology available on site — no need to manage endovascular cases independently</li> <li>Endovascular experience explicitly not required — straightforward call-focused assignment</li> <li>Clinical duties include cranial trauma coverage, bedside ICP monitoring, EVD placements, and elective cranial procedures as appropriate while on call</li> <li>Elective cranial cases may be referred to partner physicians when clinically appropriate, reducing non-emergent burden during call</li> <li>Adult patients only — no pediatric neurosurgical cases</li> <li>September 2026 start date with ongoing coverage needs beyond the initial commitment period</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Neurological Surgery required (ABNS)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited neurosurgery residency program</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility and willingness to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Proficiency in cranial trauma management, ICP monitoring, and EVD placement</li> <li>Comfort with spine call coverage comprising approximately half of total call responsibilities</li> <li>Endovascular or neuro-interventional experience is not required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, offering a compelling blend of urban amenities and genuine Western character. The city is home to world-class museums, a thriving culinary scene, the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, and easy access to Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport — making it straightforward to maintain ties elsewhere while on assignment. Cost of living remains meaningfully lower than comparable major metros, and the North Texas region offers warm weather, abundant outdoor recreation, and highly rated suburban communities for those considering a longer-term presence.</p>