Academic Peripheral Nerve Surgeon - Program Builder

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contactAshley Nippert at View email address on click.appcast.io for additional information.

The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained Peripheral Nerve Neurosurgeon to establish and grow a comprehensive clinical program serving patients throughout Penn State Health and the surrounding region.

This faculty position offers a unique opportunity to build a dedicated Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program within a nationally recognized academic health system. The successful candidate will provide advanced surgical care for patients with complex peripheral nerve disorders while supporting the department's missions of exceptional patient care, education, research, and innovation.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Penn State Health, the physician will expand access to highly specialized neurosurgical services, develop regional referral relationships, advance clinical excellence, and contribute to the education of residents and medical students.

This position is strategically designed to strengthen the Department of Neurosurgery's clinical programs, enhance academic excellence, and support continued growth throughout Penn State Health's regional network.

Opportunity Highlights

• Continue the development and growth of a dedicated Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program
• Join a growing, academic Department of Neurosurgery within a nationally respected health system
• Practice across academic and community-based settings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists in neurology, orthopaedics, pain management, rehabilitation medicine, oncology, and other surgical disciplines
• Participate in resident and medical student education through Penn State College of Medicine
• Pursue clinical research, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the strategic growth of neurosurgical services across Central Pennsylvania

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical treatment for patients with peripheral nerve disorders.
• Continue to develop and grow a specialized Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program across Penn State Health.
• Deliver care in both academic and community practice settings to expand patient access to highly specialized neurosurgical services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in resident and medical student education through clinical instruction, operative teaching, conferences, and mentorship.
• Engage in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activities that advance the field of neurosurgery.
• Support departmental growth through outreach efforts, physician engagement, and referral network development.
• Participate in departmental committees, faculty activities, and other responsibilities consistent with an academic faculty appointment.
• Competitive salary – guaranteed base salary with opportunity for both productivity and academic bonuses
• Faculty appointment in Penn State College of Medicine with rank commensurate with experience
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability and malpractice insurance
• 20 days of vacation plus paid parental and medical leave
• CME – 10 days and allowance
• PSU Tuition Discount
• 401k match up to 10%

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Completion of an accredited Neurosurgery Residency Program
• Significant experience and/or Fellowship training in Peripheral Nerve Surgery (CAST Accredited Peripheral Nerve Fellowship preferred)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurological Surgery
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Pennsylvania
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in the management of complex peripheral nerve disorders
• Interest in program development and clinical growth initiatives
• Dedication to resident and medical student education
• Experience or interest in clinical research and scholarly activity
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care

About the Program

This faculty position is designed to address a growing regional need for specialized peripheral nerve expertise. The successful candidate will work closely with other physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and specialists across multiple locations to develop an integrated program that enhances patient outcomes and broadens access to advanced neurosurgical care.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity to build a regionally recognized clinical program while contributing to the academic mission and continued growth of one of Pennsylvania's leading academic health systems.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
• Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible) , Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand 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.

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