Locum Tenens Neurosurgeon — 24-Hour Call | Cranial & Spine | Northern Michigan

Hospital-based locum tenens Neurosurgeon needed in Petoskey, Michigan (northern Lower Peninsula / Little Traverse Bay–Lake Michigan region) for 24-hour call plus daily rounding and admits. This is a regional referral hospital serving northern Michigan and the eastern Upper Peninsula.

• Provider MUST independently perform both cranial and spinal procedures. This is non-negotiable.

Open coverage blocks

• Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM through Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM through Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Open coverage blocks

• Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM through Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM through Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Additional dates may become available.

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Role

• Hospital-based 24-hour call
• Emergent consults, emergent surgeries, admits
• Daily inpatient rounding (typically 5–10 inpatients/day)
• Full on-site support: imaging, lab, procedure rooms, and OR
• Team on site: 1 Neurosurgeon, 1 ortho-spine surgeon, and Neurosurgery APPs in clinic
• EMR: Cerner

Requirements (all required — no exceptions)

• Board Certified in Neurological Surgery — BC only; Board Eligible will not be considered
• Must perform both spinal and cranial surgery
• Active, unrestricted Michigan license — IMLC accepted only with a 100% clean background
• ACLS
• Completed neurosurgery fellowship plus 2–3 years post-training experience
• Comfortable with emergent call, emergent OR, and inpatient rounding

Practice setting

Regional referral hospital in Petoskey with neurosciences emphasis and on-campus surgical resources. Coverage is call-driven with a defined inpatient census rather than a high-volume elective clinic.

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Why this assignment ?

Petoskey sits on Little Traverse Bay with Lake Michigan access, a walkable downtown, and year-round outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, skiing nearby). Straightforward 24-hour hospital call model with defined open blocks.

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Apply with current CV, MI license/IMLC status, board certification, and confirmation that you independently perform both cranial and spinal cases.

About Altamar Physician & Advanced Practice Services

Stone Harbor Staffing Group, a leader in healthcare staffing, showcases its diverse capabilities through specialized services, including Altamar Physician & Advanced Practice Services.

Altamar Physician & Advanced Practice Services is dedicated to connecting healthcare organizations with highly skilled physicians and advanced practitioners. With a primary emphasis on locum tenens medical staffing, the division specializes in placing experienced providers in critical, high-demand areas, including Operating Rooms and Surgical Suites. Its precision in matching physicians and advanced practitioners with challenging, skill-intensive assignments has established Altamar as a trusted partner for healthcare organizations seeking exceptional clinical talent.

Altamar also encompasses the specialized Diagnostics & Imaging expertise formerly represented by Specialty Diagnostics & Imaging. Founded by expert radiologists, this business developed a strong reputation in the niche field of teleradiology, connecting healthcare facilities with a network of seasoned, board-certified radiologists and highly proficient associates. With nearly a decade of specialized experience, the team has provided high-quality, consistent radiology services and comprehensive reads nationwide, with the expertise and capacity to efficiently manage high volumes across a variety of shifts.

Together, these capabilities reflect Altamar Physician & Advanced Practice Service’s breadth of expertise across physician, advanced practice, and diagnostic staffing. As part of Stone Harbor Staffing Group, Altamar contributes to the organization’s broader mission of delivering specialized, high-quality staffing solutions that connect healthcare organizations with exceptional clinical professionals across the healthcare spectrum.