Physician - Neurosurgery

Position Summary

The Neurosurgeon is a key leader within the Neuroscience Institute, delivering advanced surgical care for patients with complex neurological disorders. This role integrates operative expertise with high-acuity inpatient management and outpatient continuity, supporting a broad range of neurosurgical conditions including cranial, spinal, peripheral nerve, and functional disorders.
The Neurosurgeon collaborates with interdisciplinary teams—including neurology, radiology, critical care, and rehabilitation—to ensure evidence-based, patient-centered care. This position offers opportunities to contribute to institutional growth through innovation, education, and participation in multidisciplinary case reviews, quality initiatives, and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with neurosurgical conditions through outpatient clinic, hospital consultation, and pre-operative planning
• Perform surgical interventions including cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve procedures
• Provide perioperative management and post-operative care with inpatient rounding and coordination
• Interpret diagnostic studies such as CT, MRI, and neuroangiography to support surgical planning
• Collaborate with specialists in neurology, oncology, trauma, and critical care for comprehensive patient management
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and ongoing management strategies
• Participate in academic conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, and protocol development
• Accurately document clinical encounters and maintain compliance with institutional, regulatory, and payer standards

Requirements

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution

• Completion of neurosurgery residency
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery
• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Washington State by employment start date
• DEA registration, NPI number, and prescriptive authority
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association
• Strong commitment to team-based care, continuous learning, and clinical excellence

About Deaconess Hospital

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.

About the Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $900,000.00 - $900,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.