Seeking General Neurosurgeon with Spine Focus

Health eCareers; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is looking for a board certified/eligible General Neurosurgeon to join their team in the Berks-Lancaster region. This role focuses on spine surgery and offers an opportunity for an academic appointment at Penn State College of Medicine, alongside a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

CME allowance and time

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance

Vacation time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Neurosurgery required.
• Ability to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Must obtain federal and state narcotics certificates.

Responsibilities

• Join an established team of neurosurgeons.
• Focus primarily on spine surgery.
• Develop and expand access to neurosurgical care.

Skills

Surgery

Spine Surgery

Team Collaboration

Education

MD, DO or equivalent degree

Job description

Penn State Health is seeking a board certified/eligible General Neurosurgeon to join our multi-disciplinary team in the Berks-Lancaster region. The selected candidate will primarily focus on spine surgery. All subspecialties are welcome to apply. Our multi-hospital health system serves patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania.

Position Highlights

• Join an established team of neurosurgeons and advanced practice clinicians based at Penn State St Joseph’s Medical Center in Reading, PA and Penn State Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, PA.
• Be part of Penn State’s growing, nationally recognized academic neurosurgery department.
• Approximately 1:4 call with no Level 1 or Level 2 trauma call.
• Potential for an academic appointment at Penn State College of Medicine with rank commensurate with experience.
• An exciting opportunity to play an essential role in our vision to expand access to leading-edge neurosurgical care across central Pennsylvania.
• Community-based practice in a tertiary care center.
• Experienced colleagues and collaborative leadership.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary – guaranteed base salary during your first two years with opportunity for productivity bonuses
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance and time
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
• Vacation time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave

What we’re seeking

• MD, DO or equivalent degree
• BC/BE Neurosurgery
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

Community

• Central PA offers a mix of vibrant urban settings and charming rural/suburban communities, providing rich cultural and outdoor experiences.
• Excellent public schools with many ranked in the top 20% in the state.
• Located within 2 hours of weekend destinations such as the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore and only 3 hours from New York City and beach destinations.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Contact Information

Ashley Nippert, CPRP
Physician Recruiter | Penn State Health
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