# Neurosurgeon Spine MD/DO - St. Petersburg, Florida

> Commonwealth Medical Services · St. Petersburg, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-18

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Docs - EAST

## Description

### Position Summary

We are seeking a Spine-focused Neurosurgeon to join a collaborative, hospital-based practice in St. Petersburg, Florida. This position is ideal for a neurosurgeon with at least one year of post-training experience who is interested in providing high-quality surgical care for patients with complex spinal conditions. The Neurosurgeon – Spine will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care in a growing and well-supported clinical environment.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Evaluate, diagnose, and surgically manage patients with degenerative, traumatic, neoplastic, and complex spinal disorders.
-   Perform a broad range of spine procedures, including minimally invasive and open surgical techniques, consistent with training and experience.
-   Provide preoperative consultation, patient education, and shared decision-making regarding surgical options and expected outcomes.
-   Manage postoperative care, including inpatient rounding, complication management, and coordination of follow-up care.
-   Collaborate with orthopedic spine surgeons, pain management specialists, neurologists, hospitalists, and rehabilitation teams.
-   Participate in on-call coverage and spine-related emergency consultations as required.
-   Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
-   Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and departmental meetings.
-   Adhere to hospital policies, patient safety standards, and evidence-based clinical guidelines.

### Skills and Competencies

-   Strong clinical judgment and technical expertise in spine surgery.
-   Excellent surgical skills and attention to detail.
-   Effective communication and collaboration skills.
-   Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
-   Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

### Schedule and Work Environment

-   Hospital-based practice with operating room, inpatient, and consult responsibilities.
-   Full-time position with shared call coverage.

## Requirements

-   Minimum of **one (1) year of post-residency or post-fellowship clinical experience** in spine-focused neurosurgery.
-   Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
-   Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Neurosurgery residency program.
-   Fellowship training in spine surgery preferred but not required.
-   Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurosurgery.
-   Current, unrestricted Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure.
-   DEA registration or eligibility.

## Benefits

-   Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
-   Comprehensive benefits package may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, continuing medical education allowance, malpractice coverage, and relocation assistance.

## Apply

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