Neurosurgeon

Location: VA Puget Sound Health Care System - Seattle, WAPosition Summary The 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 Schedule Standard clinical and surgical hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMNo routine evenings, weekends, or federal holidays unless otherwise scheduled.

Key Responsibilities: Clinical 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 Services Perform a broad range of neurosurgical procedures, including but not limited to: Spine surgery (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) Decompression, fusion, and instrumentation Cranial and ventricular shunt procedures Diskectomy, laminectomy, and laminotomy Microsurgical procedures Typical workload includes approximately:8 patients per clinic session3 surgical cases per operating session Administrative & 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.

EEO Statement: 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.