The Neuroscience and Spine Associates, Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine is seeking a full-time PA or CRNP to join its growing high-end Neuroscience practice. We are a practice of seven Neurosurgeons, including two endovascular, and nine Advanced Practice Providers with expertise in pathologies that affect the brain and spine. We treat everything from stroke to brain tumors to herniated discs, complex spine issues and traumatic injuries. Neuroscience and Spine Associates performs surgery at Lancaster General Hospital and offers office appointments in multiple locations to better care for patients in Lancaster County. Our providers have access to collaborate with various specialists in the area as well as Penn Medicine and The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Department of Neurosurgery providers and programs.
In this position you work within a team of advanced practitioners and physicians committed to providing the best and most comprehensive care to neurosurgical patients in Lancaster County. Responsibilities for this position include both inpatient and outpatient care with some OR and call as detailed below. When in clinic you will have your own panel of patients that you will see with an appropriate level of autonomy. Hospital responsibilities include care for surgical and nonsurgical patients with various pathologies and perioperative care of surgical patients with the potential for first assist as well. In addition, this position has avenues for career growth. The University of Pennsylvania is committed to the growth of it’s employees and provides opportunities for leadership training and potential for growth within and outside of the clinical setting.
We are looking for motivated candidates that seek a position where they are part of a growing team that cares for patients with a wide variety of pathologies and are passionate about patient care. We provide an environment that allows for growth and the ability to maximize potential.
Hours: Full-time hours primarily four 10-hour shifts per week Monday-Friday. These are 7am-5pm with rotating 9am-7pm every other week. We take call, generally, every other week and weekends are on a rotating basis. This is subject to change with coverage needs. On-call responsibilities include office calls and after-hour surgeries with rounding responsibilities while on weekend call.
Position Requirements:
Physician Assistant
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant by PA Board of Medicine
Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant training program
Minimum one-year experience as a Physician Assistant is preferred
Nurse Practitioner
Valid Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license and Certificate of Prescriptive Authority in Pennsylvania
Certification by ANCC or other qualifying agency in area of specialty required (Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required).
RN First Assistant (RNFA) certification is required
Valid Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse
Minimum one-year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
Why Penn Medicine?
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Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of PSLF eligibility, strong retirement, dependent tuition benefit, CME and time off programs
Onboarding/orientation program designed for individual education and support, including EMR training
Employee wellness resources and work/life programs including active efforts to reduce in-basket burden and after-hours clinical work
Access to in-system referrals for patients
Networking and connection to colleagues across all specialties throughout Penn Medicine
| Location | Lancaster, PA |