The Department of Neurosurgery at a renowned university in the South is seeking a BC/BE neurosurgeon with expertise in outpatient ambulatory spine surgery with willingness to lead their new outpatient spine program. Complex spinal surgery skills are also helpful. Join a group of skilled neurosurgeons in a highly collaborative academic environment by leading the university's satellite UAB outpatient spine surgery location! The newly recruited neurosurgeon will focus on outpatient spine surgery but may also participate in general neurosurgery and call at the flagship hospital and/or the local VA Hospital.

The position will include work primarily at the satellite location. A typical schedule would be two days per week of outpatient surgery, two days per week of clinic, and one day at the local VA.

Extensive experience in outpatient surgery, endoscopic and MIS may substitute for fellowship training. Desirable candidates may also include cutting-edge technological advancements in spine surgery such as robotic spine surgery and/or endoscopic surgery.

Opportunity Highlights:
• Residents or APPs take first call
• No pediatric cases
• Anticipated volume 150 cases year one, 300 cases once established
• Opportunity to capture outmigration of spine cases
• Opportunity to teach neurosurgery residents and be involved in clinical research
• Opportunity for a spine outpatient director, VA, main hospital combo
• Appointment of Assistant Professor or full Professor, depending on experience
• Mentorship for new grads
• Call schedule of 3 to 5 days per month

This system is one of the largest public academic medical centers in the country, with more than 1,900 beds and almost 18,000 employees. Situated among major research centers and clinics, the university's hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in healthcare. The health system also includes several primary and specialty care clinics, a dozen member and affiliate hospitals within its state, and more than 10 cancer associates in the Southeast.

Located in the heart of the Southeast, some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city. With its picturesque surroundings, this has been recognized as an All-America City by the National Civic League, as well as one of the top ten American cities to live and work and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle makes this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine.