BC/BE Neurosurgeon (Complex Spine)

Srobotics; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation package

Relocation reimbursement

Rich benefits package including health and dental insurance

Job summary

St. Luke’s Neurosurgical Associates in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, is searching for a BC/BE Neurosurgeon to join their established group of neurosurgeons. The practice provides comprehensive neurosurgical care with significant support and a rich referral base.

The ideal candidate will have fellowship training in general and complex spine surgeries, and be comfortable with all aspects of general neurosurgery. The position offers a competitive compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified/board eligible in neurosurgery.
• Comfortable with all aspects of general neurosurgery.
• Experience in leading a medical team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call general neurosurgery coverage.
• Participate in multidisciplinary neuroscience programs.
• Work with advanced practitioners for patient management.

Skills

General neurosurgery

Complex spine surgery

On-call coverage

Education

Fellowship training in General and Complex Spine

Job description

St. Luke’s Neurosurgical Associates (SLNA) based out of the Lehigh Valley of Eastern Pennsylvania is seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon to join a collegial, well-established, hospital employed group of 10 neurosurgeons and 1 interventional neuroradiologist. This is the pre-eminent neurosurgery practice in the Lehigh Valley/Bethlehem/Easton region of Pennsylvania with a strong referral base and solid track record of developing multidisciplinary neuroscience programs with administrative support.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Successful candidates will be comfortable with all aspects of general neurosurgery.
• Fellowship training in GENERAL and COMPLEX SPINE is a must.
• Candidate will be expected to provide on‑call general neurosurgery coverage.
• Primary call will be equitably shared with other providers in the group (average 1 in 6 primary call).
• Significant inpatient support from trauma, medicine, and ICU services.
• Block OR time available for new providers in fully equipped ORs.

Features of the practice

• Network comprised of 16 campuses. Primary neurosurgical call is dedicated to cover the Neuroscience Hub (Level 1 Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke Center) as well as two Level 2 trauma centers; ER calls can come from all locations, but anything urgent/surgical is transferred to one of the above.
• Comprehensive Stroke Center, with separate cerebrovascular/endovascular call structure.
• Minimal pediatric neurosurgery cases – stabilized and transferred.
• Electronic office and hospital medical records (Epic), including home access to PACS.
• Referrals developed from extensive Network owned PCP practices, 13 Network ERs, neurology, spine & pain practice, oncology, ENT, etc. No in‑network neurosurgery competition. One spine focused orthopedic surgeon in Network – very collegial relationship.
• Extensive core of Advanced Practitioners to assist in ORs, facilitate rounding, office volumes, etc.
• Neurosurgery group has recently transitioned to a vertical AP model with each neurosurgeon partnering with one AP. New hire will have similar opportunity.
• Medical draw area of 1.1M residents in 11 counties.

Benefits

• Team‑based care with well‑educated, dedicated support staff.
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued.
• Work/life balance & flexibility.
• Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement.
• Rich benefits package including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance.
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities.

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