Neurosurgery APP - Harrisburg

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.