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Harborcreek, Pennsylvania

Spine-Focused Neurosurgeon | $100K Sign-On | Harborcreek, PA

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Listed compensation

$750k-$1000k

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Job Description

  • Posting Title: Spine-Focused Neurosurgeon | $100K Sign-On | Harborcreek, PA
  • Location: Harborcreek, Pennsylvania
  • Specialty: NeuroSurgeon
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Type(s): Full-time, permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time, permanent position. Dedicated operating room block time.

  • Call Schedule: Not specified
  • Compensation: Estimated MGMA-aligned annual range: $750,000–$1,000,000; final compensation depends on experience and employer terms
  • New Grads/Practicing: New Grads Welcome to Apply, Experience not required

Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified spine-focused Neurosurgeon for a full-time, permanent position in northwestern Pennsylvania’s Lake Erie region, near Harborcreek. This opportunity offers a $100,000 sign-on bonus, strong clinical volume, and a balanced practice with dedicated operating room block time.

Clinical coverage is approximately 80–90% spine and 10–20% cranial, with a broad case mix that includes complex spine pathology, neurotrauma, brain tumors, and cerebrovascular disease. Join an established team of six neurosurgeons at a regional referral center with Level II trauma and comprehensive stroke services.

Work alongside neurohospitalists, neurologists, neuroradiology, neurointerventional specialists, and dedicated advanced practice providers who assist in the office, operating room, and hospital. Epic connects care across the health system. Conferences, quality initiatives, and teaching provide opportunities for professional growth.

Competitive MGMA-aligned compensation is complemented by productivity and quality incentives, a residency incentive, CME support, relocation assistance, and employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice coverage. Nonprofit employment offers PSLF eligibility, subject to program requirements.

Requirements

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited Neurosurgery residency.
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
  • Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and necessary credentials.
  • DEA certification.
  • Spine Neurosurgery fellowship training is a plus; fellowship training is not required.
  • No visa sponsorship at this time.

Benefits

  • $100,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Productivity and quality incentives.
  • Residency incentive.
  • CME stipend and days.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Group life insurance and paid parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance for eligible employees and family members.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan.
  • PSLF-eligible nonprofit employment, subject to program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The neurosurgeon will perform spine-focused surgical procedures with a mix of cranial cases at a regional referral center. Responsibilities include managing complex spine pathology, neurotrauma, and brain tumors while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Spine surgeryBrain tumor surgeryCerebrovascular disease treatmentClinical volume managementOperating room managementPatient careMedical diagnosisCollaborationCommunication

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$875k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $897k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

$100,000 sign-on bonus
Productivity and quality incentives
Residency incentive
CME stipend and days
Relocation assistance
Employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage