Neurosurgeon

Overview

The Department of Neurosurgery at Tufts Medical Center is seeking an outstanding Neurosurgeon to join our neurosurgery department and continue to expand a community spine-focused practice at Melrose Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, MA. The applicant will join a department of 9 neurosurgeons, 10 physician assistants, 6 nurse practitioners, 11 neurosurgical residents, and an established support team.

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care available to our patients while allowing them to stay close to home in their community. Our neurosurgery team provides hope and healing to patients living with nervous system conditions through the development and implementation of comprehensive neurosurgical treatment plans tailored to our patients  goals, comfort and well-being.

The neurosurgery program at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, a part of Tufts Medicine, is a comprehensive program that evaluates and treats patients with cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve disorders. The administration is supportive and dedicated to the growth of neurosurgery. The new hire will be charged with continuing growth in an already expanding spine-focused practice at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. The candidate will spend 80-90% of time at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, providing inpatient, outpatient, and operative room care to patients in the local community.

Most procedures performed at Melrose Wakefield Hospital are elective spinal procedures. The candidate would have the ability to bring cranial and more complex spine cases to Tufts Medical Center. Currently there are no neurosurgical resident physicians at the Melrose Wakefield site; inpatient, outpatient, and operative assistance is provided by 2 dedicated neurosurgical physician assistants. The inpatient service involves intensive care and floor-level patients in addition to emergency room and off-service consultations, including a Level 3 trauma center.

Melrose Wakefield has dedicated neurosurgical scrub techs, circulating nurses, C-arms, Jackson Tables, Wilson Frames, Mayfields, and Leica Surgical Microscopes. Spinal Navigation and Robotics are currently being budgeted for. Involvement in academic pursuits such as teaching of medical students/residents, attending academic conferences, and/or research can be supported although are not a requirement. Anticipated first year volume of approximately 125 cases and 250+ once established.

• Board certification or eligibility in Neurological Surgery (ABNS)
• A team player who is excited to work cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world class patient satisfaction and support
• Strong clinical emphasis on elective spine and general neurosurgery. Spine Fellowship is not required but a strong plus
• Experience or strong desire in supporting a community-based practice
• The ability to participate in teaching and academic clinical promotion if desired but not required
• Current medical license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the ability to obtain a license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine is required

We strive to maintain an inclusive work environment for all our employees. We offer a competitive salary with competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and more.

• CME support - yearly reimbursement plus free CME credits offered within our system annually
• Full malpractice coverage from the day you start, including tail coverage
• Robust benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision insurance as well as generous PTO

Location: 585 Lebanon Street, Suite 401, Melrose, MA 02176

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing clinical, academic, and teaching interests to:
Dave Rezendes, Senior Physician Recruiter endes

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose Wakefield Hospital,…