Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Listed compensation
$143K–$167K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Position Overview
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA) for the Department of Neurosurgery at UHS Wilson Medical Center. The candidate will join a team of 5 Neurosurgeons and 7 APPs.
The Hospital is a Level II trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 450 beds. The practice is a high functioning practice performing 1,200 + cases/year with excellent hospital support and a wide referral network spanning a 120 mile radius.
Shift is Monday – Friday Days with rotating weekends/holiday coverage, and can be flexible to meet candidate’s needs.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit
UHS Neurosurgery
Annual Compensation Range
$143,100 - $167,000
Seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Neurosurgery or Spine Surgery for this new role open due to department growth.
This position provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
Administers and orders diagnostic test and interprets the test results for deviations from normal. Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance. Preference for previous Neurosurgery or Spine Surgery experience.
Preferred credentials are ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support). Will provide courses upon employment.
Our Neurosurgeons provide comprehensive neurosurgery, including complex adult spine and cranial neurosurgery. Actively supported by neuro-endovascular, pain management/non-operative spine, neuro critical care, and neuro-radiology services.
Clinical highlights include dedicated Neuro OR team (24/7) with block time 5 days/week, Stealth Station Navigation, Intraoperative Monitoring team, 3T MRI with in-house Neuro Radiology, Neuro Critical Care service, and bi-plane angiography lab.
UHS Wilson Medical Center provides general medical clinic services such as surgical, rehabilitative, and emergency care to the people of greater Binghamton (estimated population of 235,000+).
The UHS Medical Group is a professional corporation and multi-specialty group medical practice consisting of over 540 practitioners. The group is affiliated with UHS, the community’s regional leader in healthcare. The physicians and other providers encompass a number of medical and surgical specialties at locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga Counties.
Annual Salary: $143,100 - $167,000
Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at uhsinc.com.
Key Responsibilities
The provider will perform comprehensive physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and manage patient care plans under physician direction. They will also perform therapeutic procedures such as suturing and wound care while providing continuity of care for neurosurgery patients.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a preference for previous experience in Neurosurgery or Spine Surgery. Preferred credentials include ACLS and ATLS certifications, though training will be provided upon employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at United Health Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (NP) — ranked against 318 active Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 43 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 63% have no call, 81% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in surgery (np) | ranked against 318 Surgery (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $143k–$167k | Surgery NP median $167k (middle half $167k–$170k)52 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$144k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery NP listings in New York | 27 active | 329 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 63% no call · 81% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery NP hiring demand | #6 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 102 postings, 209 closed |
| New Surgery NP listings | 86 in the last 30 days | 112 the 30 days before (−23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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