PHD / PsyD - Neurosurgery

Neuropsychologist – Department of Neurosurgery

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center – Location : Hershey, PA

Job Type : Full Time | Shift : Day | Hours : 9-5 | Full Time Equivalent : 1.0 | Shift Differential : Exempt : Yes

Recruiter Contact : Please contact Ashley Nippert, anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full‑time dedicated Neuropsychologist to join our multidisciplinary Neurosurgery team in Hershey, PA. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide specialized neuropsychological assessment and consultation for adult and geriatric patients undergoing neurosurgical evaluation and treatment. This role is integral to optimizing patient outcomes through cognitive assessment, surgical candidacy evaluations, and post‑operative care planning and follow‑up.

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations and conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for patients with brain tumors, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, movement disorders, and other neurosurgical conditions.
• Collaborate with other neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and social workers to inform surgical planning and post‑operative care and provide cognitive and emotional support for patients and families.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and contribute to clinical decision‑making, documenting findings and recommendations in electronic medical records with clarity and timeliness, engaging in quality improvement initiatives and contributing to clinical research as appropriate.
• Mentor and teach medical students, neurosurgery residents and fellows, as well as Psychology Interns in our APA and APPIC approved program, and Neuropsychology Fellows.

Compensation and Benefits

Requirements

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.

Employee benefits include wellness programs, generous paid time off, parental leave, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

EEO Statement

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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