Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Competency, Clinical Support, Conferences, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Fellowship, Healthcare Quality, Identify Issues, Neurology, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Pathology, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, Quality of Care, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Erie, PA
Job Description:
A full-time opportunity is available for a Spine-Focused Neurosurgeon to join a high-volume, multidisciplinary neuroscience program within a Level II Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center. This role offers a primarily spine-focused practice (approximately 80 90%) with a smaller component of cranial cases. Physicians will work within a collaborative environment alongside neurosurgeons, neurologists, neurointerventional specialists, and advanced practice providers, supported by robust clinical resources and a strong regional referral network.
Shift / Schedule:
- Full-time position
- Balanced schedule supporting clinical practice and work-life integration
- Dedicated OR block time for surgical efficiency
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of neurosurgical conditions with a focus on spine pathology
- Perform complex spine surgeries and selected cranial procedures
- Manage patients with neurotrauma, spinal disorders, brain tumors, and cerebrovascular conditions
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary neuroscience team including neurologists, neurohospitalists, and neuroradiologists
- Participate in clinical conferences, quality initiatives, and teaching activities
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered neurosurgical care
Requirements:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Neurosurgery Residency Program
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurological Surgery
- Fellowship training in spine neurosurgery preferred but not required
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license
- DEA certification
- Strong clinical and surgical skills with focus on spine procedures
- Commitment to teamwork, quality care, and clinical excellence