Neurosurgery Opening in Hartford, CT
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Neurology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
8/05/24
**Neuro-Trauma/Neuro-Spine opening - Hartford, CT**
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Seeking a Neuro-Trauma / Neuro-Spine Neurosurgeon to join hospital in Hartford, CT.
- Hospital is an 867-bed tertiary care, academic medical center, in the heart of downtown Hartford, CT. The hospital is a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, NAEC Level 4 Epilepsy Center, and Joint Commission Advanced Spine Center.
- The neurosurgery program is robust, and one of the busiest in New England. With 9 Neurosurgeons on staff, and over 20+ Neurosurgery Physician Assistants, the program completes over 2,000 neurosurgical cases annually. - The neurosurgery program includes subspecialty expertise in Functional (incl. Deep Brain Stimulation), Epilepsy, Skull Base, Complex Spine, Neurosurgical Oncology, Vascular & Endovascular, spine, and trauma.
- The new surgeon will walk into immediate volume, with a focus on urgent cases, neuro-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spine and spinal cord injuries, as well as complex spine. The surgeon will have the ability to maintain an elective practice, in addition to the acute and urgent neurosurgical interventions. Additionally, the surgeon will serve as the lead for neurosurgery with the trauma team, oversee the Head Injury Program, and will be a surgeon liaison for Neurocritical Care.
**Practice and Hospital Highlights:**
- 867-bed hospital with dedicated Neurosurgery ORs, neuroscience units, and Neuroscience ICU.
- Level 1 trauma center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, NAEC Level 4 Epilepsy Center, and Joint Commission Advanced Spine Center
- Robust surgical technology, including Mazor X spine robots, Medtronic O-Arm and Stealth Navigation, Zeiss microscopes, and ancillary equipment.
- 5 dedicated Neurosurgery ORs and OR staffing (incl. Perioperative Manager)
- 2 dedicated neuroscience units, and a dedicated 23 bed Neuroscience ICU, with neurocritical care nurses, APPs, and 8 Neurointensivists.
- Dedicated Neurosurgery Nurse Navigators to support patients through the pathway
- Neurosurgery Residency Program in collaboration UCONN School of Medicine
- Hospital has existing neurology residency and general surgery residency; opportunities for teaching and collaborative clinical research UCONN has dedicated research department and will support any project with nurse and/or research coordinator
- Air ambulance service (LIFE STAR) that transports patients from throughout New England.
**Qualifications:**
- Medical Degree from an Accredited University
- Interest in Neuro-Trauma & Neuro-Spine
- Candidate must be Neurosurgery board certified or board eligible.
- Hold a CT license or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut
- A strong work ethic and desire to participate in a team-oriented, performance-driven Health System
- Ability to respectfully collaborate and build relationships with a diverse set of teammates
- Ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment, challenging the status quo and striving to innovate and improve care delivery
- Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills
**Compensation/Benefits**
- Highly competitive compensation, including incentives
- Generous paid time off and retirement plans
- Robust academic and research opportunities
- Access to the Physician Leadership Development Institute
**About the Group**
- One of the largest, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems in Connecticut, allowing providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
- Prestigiously named one of the Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut by the Becker's Hospital Review
- Honored as a Best Organizations for Leadership Development by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
- Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
- Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice