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Job description
The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled Spine Neurosurgeon with interest and expertise in spinal oncology to join the team at our flagship hospital, Penn State Hershey Medical Center (PSHMC) in Hershey, PA. Fellowship level experience in spinal surgery with an emphasis on oncological disorders of the spine is preferred. This is a full-time academic position with an academic appointment commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, a desire to pursue cutting-edge research, and a passion for education. The ability to work collaboratively is essential.
Position Highlights
The Penn State Department of Neurosurgery consists of seven clinical divisions covering all the major subspecialty areas of neurosurgery and is the only academic neurosurgical practice in South Central PA.
The Division of Spinal Surgery at PSHMC led by two fellowship trained spine surgeons with interest and expertise ranging from minimally invasive techniques to multilevel deformity correction. The division also includes two advanced practice providers.
The Division of Neuro-Oncology and Skull Base Surgery at PSHMC includes a fellowship trained tumor neurosurgeon, a full-time medical neuro-oncologist, an advanced practice provider, and a nurse coordinator.
Opportunities to educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
Support for research and innovation.
Work collaboratively with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and the Penn State Cancer Institute.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary - guaranteed base salary and potential for both productivity and academic bonus opportunities.
Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and malpractice insurance
20 days of vacation
10 days of CME
401k match up to 10%
Requirements
MD, MD/PhD, DO or equivalent degree
BC/BE Neurosurgery
Fellowship level experience in spinal surgery with an emphasis on spinal oncology
Ability to acquire a license to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania
Must be able to obtain valid federal and state opioids certificates
Track record of clinical excellence
Community
Access to excellent public schools, with many ranked in the top 20% of the state.
Central PA offers a mix of vibrant urban settings and charming rural/suburban communities, providing rich cultural and outdoor experiences.
Conveniently located within a 2-hour drive of the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore and just 3-hours from New York City and the eastern shore.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Worksite address
hershey, PA, 17033, US
Who can apply
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