Neurosurgery APP - Harrisburg
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Job description
Exciting Opportunity for Neurosurgery CRNP or PA-C at UPMC Harrisburg
Join the dedicated and forward-thinking healthcare team at UPMC Harrisburg, where we’re excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) or Certified Physician Assistants (PA-Cs).
Help expand neurosurgical services in Central Pennsylvania and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a full spectrum of neurological needs. Whether you're a seasoned APP or a motivated new graduate, we recognize the value each professional brings to our dynamic team and are eager to help you grow your career in neurosurgery.
Why UPMC Harrisburg?
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a collegial neurosurgical team that values the contributions of APPs across inpatient, outpatient, and operative care.
- Learning Culture: We encourage continuous learning and mentorship—creating space for both experienced providers and new grads to sharpen their surgical, clinical, and leadership skills.
- Work-Life Balance: UPMC strives to ensure our professionals maintain wellness through manageable scheduling and a supportive atmosphere.
What We Offer Neurosurgery Providers:
- Robust Onboarding Program: Receive thorough orientation and hands-on training customized for neurosurgery, including OR shadowing and structured clinical exposure.
- Supportive Leadership: Our open-door approach and team-based care model create a safe space for growth, feedback, and innovation.
- Professional Development:
- Tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh for APPs and their families.
- Defined clinical career ladder (staff, senior, expert) promoting growth at every stage.
- “Mentor Me” virtual networking and support community across UPMC’s health system.
- Competitive Compensation: Reflects your skillset, dedication, and experience, with incentives for performance and advancement.
- Stability & Growth: Join a well-established and expanding neurosurgical program serving a growing patient population in Central PA.
About the Role:
- Integrated APP Function: Play a central role in the patient journey—including initial assessments, perioperative care, inpatient rounding, outpatient follow-ups, and care coordination.
- Flexible Scheduling: Benefit from planned OR time, clinic days, and call shifts tailored to support your success and well-being.
- Comprehensive Specialty Support: Collaborate with specialists in neurocritical care, spine surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, and physical medicine & rehabilitation.
- Convenient Access: Office space located adjacent to or within UPMC Harrisburg for streamlined communication and patient care.
Career Path at UPMC:
- Clinical Career Ladder: Advance on a fair and transparent system designed to reward excellence and leadership in practice settings across UPMC.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited CRNP or PA-C program—new graduates with interest in neurosurgery are encouraged to apply.
- Commitment: Passion for providing empathetic, high-quality neurosurgical care.
- Team-First Mentality: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a multidisciplinary team.
- Licensure: Eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania.
Take the next step in your advanced practice career and join us in shaping the future of neurosurgical care in Harrisburg. Apply now to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families across the region.
