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Penn State Health-Hershey Medical Center Location: USPA Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Shift: Varied Shift Differential: Exempt Yes Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at
ezechman@pennstatehealth.org
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SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant to support a high-volume academically active Functional Neurosurgery practice. The APP will work collaboratively with attending neurosurgeons, residents, fellows, nursing staff, and ancillary services to deliver comprehensive care to patients with movement disorders, epilepsy, pain syndromes, spasticity, and other functional neurosurgical conditions.
This role emphasizes longitudinal patient care, perioperative management, procedural support, and coordination of multidisciplinary care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and demonstrate strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and interest in functional neurosurgery.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Care:
Conduct comprehensive outpatient evaluations for functional neurosurgery patients, including pre-operative consultations and post-operative follow-up.
Manage perioperative care for patients undergoing procedures such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), epilepsy surgery, intrathecal pump placement, spinal cord stimulation, and lesioning procedures.
Participate in patient counseling, informed consent discussions, and education regarding surgical procedures and postoperative expectations.
Procedural and Operative Support:
Assist in the operating room for functional neurosurgical procedures, as appropriate to training and credentialing.
Provide perioperative and postoperative procedural support, including wound care, device troubleshooting, and postoperative assessments.
Care Coordination and Program Support:
Coordinate multidisciplinary care with neurology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, physical therapy, and other specialties.
Facilitate surgical scheduling, pre-operative testing, and postoperative follow-up.
Serve as a point of contact for patients and families, ensuring continuity of care and timely communication.
Academic and Professional Activities:
Participate in teaching of residents, fellows, and students.
Contribute to clinical research, database management, or outcomes tracking, depending on interest and program needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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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:
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WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvanias only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication of its employees every day.
Through its core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, the employees of Penn State Health are a team committed to compassionate care for its diverse patient population, community, and each other.
As a valued team member, you will have access to:
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WELL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
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NOTICE
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 positions responsibilities.
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 Healths 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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