Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery
About the role
The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking motivated Advanced Practice Providers to join our growing, collaborative team. Opportunities are available across several areas of neurosurgery, offering candidates broad clinical exposure and the chance to develop specialized expertise within a dynamic academic environment. Both experienced APPs and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Neurosurgical experience is not required; our collaborative team provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and ongoing support to prepare each APP for success. The APP will work closely with neurosurgeons, residents, fellows, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative care. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP seeking to establish or advance a career in a dynamic academic department that values teamwork, professional growth, education, and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative care to patients with neurosurgical conditions
- Conduct patient evaluations, develop care plans, and manage preoperative and postoperative follow-up in collaboration with the clinical team
- Perform inpatient rounds and complete timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations
- Assist with clinical interventions as appropriate to training, credentialing, and assigned specialty
- Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams to support continuity and timely access to services
- Participate in quality improvement, program development, education, and other departmental initiatives
- Support the department’s clinical, academic, and educational missions
- Participate in teaching of residents, fellows, and students
- Contribute to clinical research, database management, or outcomes tracking, depending on interest and program needs
- Support departmental educational and academic missions
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of Pennsylvania
- National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania
- Relevant experience preferred
Qualifications
- Prior experience in neurosurgery, neurology, or a surgical subspecialty
- Interest in functional neurosurgery, movement disorders, spinal disorders, or epilepsy
- Experience in inpatient and outpatient surgical care environments
Benefits
- 75% Penn State tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
- Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
- Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement and PAWS UP employee recognition program
- HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling
Schedule
Shift: Varied; Hours: Varied; Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes