Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Neurosurgeon Opportunity - Erie

Full-Time Employed Spine-Focused PSLF Eligible

Position Overview

A flagship hospital within a respected nonprofit health system is recruiting a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to join the region's premier Neurosciences Institute. This is a high-volume, spine-focused role designed to meet growing regional demand while maintaining a balanced, sustainable schedule.

• Permanent, full-time position

• New graduates welcome

• H-1B visa candidates accepted

• Employed model with PSLF eligibility

Practice Setting

• Join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team including:

  • 5-6 Neurosurgeons (including cerebrovascular/endovascular expertise)

  • 2 Neurohospitalists

  • 8 Neurologists

  • 2 Neuroradiologists

  • Neurointerventional Neurology

  • 8 Advanced Practice Providers

• Practice at a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center

• Regional referral center serving nearly one million people

• Dedicated OR block time for predictable, efficient scheduling

Case Mix

• 80-90% Spine 10-20% Cranial

• Broad and complex pathology including:

  • Neurotrauma

  • Complex spine surgery

  • Brain tumors

  • Cerebrovascular disease

Academic & Professional Opportunities

• Participation in:

  • Multidisciplinary conferences

  • Quality improvement initiatives

  • Teaching of medical students and residents

• Research opportunities available, if desired

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive base salary

• Productivity and quality incentives

• Residency incentive

• $50,000 sign-on bonus

• wRVU-based compensation structure

• Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance

• CME days and CME stipend

• Relocation assistance

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability

• Group life insurance

• Paid parental leave

• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% employer match

• Employer-paid pension plan (participate in both)

• Tuition assistance for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents

• Paid time off

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery Residency

• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

• Spine fellowship preferred but not required

• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license

• DEA certification

Why Erie, Pennsylvania?

• Low cost of living with affordable housing

• Outdoor recreation at Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie

• Strong cultural scene including the Erie Philharmonic, Warner Theatre, and Erie Art Museum

• Four local universities, including Penn State Behrend, Gannon University, and Mercyhurst University

• Easy access to Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh

• Family-friendly community with excellent schools and year-round activities