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What is the difference between Assistant Functional Neurosurgery vs Neurosurgical Technician?

AspectAssistant Functional NeurosurgeryNeurosurgical Technician
Required CredentialsMaster's or Bachelor's degree, specialized training in neurosurgeryAssociate's degree or certification, technical training
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms, neurosurgery clinics, research settingsOperating rooms, surgical support areas
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, specialized neurosurgery centers, research institutionsHospitals, surgical centers, clinics
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles supporting neurosurgeons in complex proceduresCompared for technical support roles assisting during surgeries

Assistant Functional Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Technicians both support neurosurgical teams, but the assistant role typically requires higher education and involves more direct involvement in surgical planning and patient care, while technicians focus on technical support during procedures.

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Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Functional Neurosurgery

Penn State Health

Hershey, PA • On-site

$94K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: 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.psu.edu for additional information.
Summary of Position:
The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking motivated Advanced Practice Providers to join our growing, collaborative team. Opportunities are available across several areas of neurosurgery, offering candidates broad clinical exposure and the chance to develop specialized expertise within a dynamic academic environment.
Both experienced APPs and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Neurosurgical experience is not required; our collaborative team provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and ongoing support to prepare each APP for success.
The APP will work closely with neurosurgeons, residents, fellows, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative care.
This is an excellent opportunity for an APP seeking to establish or advance a career in a dynamic academic department that values teamwork, professional growth, education, and clinical excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative care to patients with neurosurgical conditions
  • Conduct patient evaluations, develop care plans, and manage preoperative and postoperative follow-up in collaboration with the clinical team.
  • Perform inpatient rounds and complete timely, accurate clinical documentation
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations.
  • Assist with clinical interventions as appropriate to training, credentialing, and assigned specialty.
  • Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams to support continuity and timely access to services.
  • Participate in quality improvement, program development, education, and other departmental initiatives.
  • Support the department's clinical, academic, and educational missions.
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
  • Support departmental educational and academic missions
Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of Pennsylvania required.
  • National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.
  • Relevant experience preferred
Preferred
  • Prior experience in neurosurgery, neurology, or a surgical subspecialty
  • Interest in functional neurosurgery, movement disorders, spinal disorders, or epilepsy
  • Experience in inpatient and outpatient surgical care environments
To learn more about the Department of Neurosurgery, please visit the link below:
https://storystudio.wgal.com/thirty-years-of-tremors-one-life-changing-procedure/
https://storystudio.wgal.com/hope-in-motion/
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 medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's 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 that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.
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 position's responsibilities.

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Penn State Health is one of the leading teaching and research hospitals in the country. It is a multi-hospital health system, Academic Medical Center and Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center serving patients and communities across Central Pennsylvania. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute in scenic Hershey, PA. It also includes Penn State Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Reading, PA, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA, and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Hershey, PA, US

Year founded

1963

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