Lead Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider & Mentor

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a Lead Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider to join the St. Vincent's Medical Center team.

You will practice with autonomy within a 24/7 APP-led service, assisting in a wide range of cranial and spinal cases alongside expert neurosurgeons and fellow APPs. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, mentorship, onboarding, education, and quality improvement while maintaining an active clinical practice and coordinating care across

Qualifications

• Board-certified PA or NP with neurosurgery experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in neurosurgery or related neuroscience APP roles.
• Experience as a preceptor or clinical leader is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage neurosurgical spine and cranial patients in the ICU and inpatient floors.
• First assist in the operating room for cranial and spine procedures.
• Participate in neuroendovascular and interventional radiology coverage.
• Lead APP team, mentor colleagues, and support onboarding and education.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with physicians and leadership.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Neurocritical care

Mentor/Preceptor

Leadership

Communication

Education

PA or NP credential

Tools

First Assist Certification

Job description

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a Lead Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider to join the St. Vincent's Medical Center team.

You will practice with autonomy within a 24/7 APP-led service, assisting in a wide range of cranial and spinal cases alongside expert neurosurgeons and fellow APPs. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, mentorship, onboarding, education, and quality improvement while maintaining an active clinical practice and coordinating care across