IOM Oppty — Lubbock, TX (plenty of exotic skull based surgeries w/ training available)

If you want to expand beyond basic spinal monitoring, we have an interesting option available in Lubbock, TX.  This is a mid-sized metro area of 320,000 residents that is incredibly affordable with zero state income tax.  The case mix will enable you to experience every aspect of this field.  An unusual 30% of the cases are skull-based procedures, and training is available.  From language & motor mapping to chiari malformations and phase reversal, you’ll see it all.   

Position details and requirements:

  • Clinical Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of clinical IOM experience.  We can consider CNIM-eligible candidates, as well.
  • Case load: You’ll cover roughly 4 cases per week.  A given week can vary from 2-4 days, depending on case length and type.  Bonuses will kick in if you exceed this hurdle in any given month.
  • Case Breakdown: 60% spine, 30% crani’s, 10% ENT
  • Location: Lubbock, TX (West TX is inexpensive — you can buy a home here on an IOM salary)
  • Compensation: Base salary in the $90k-$100k range + bonus plan + call pay + full benefits package.  You can count on taking home 6-figures yearly.
  • Call Requirement:  You’ll be on call one weekend per month, but you will be called infrequently.  The surgeons in this region prefer to stabilize patients and perform surgeries M-F.  Call is paid, if you are summoned for a case.
  • Timing/Other: We are setting up interviews immediately; Relocation assistance provided
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