Neuro-Trauma / Neuro-Spine Neurosurgeon

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Neuro-Trauma / Neuro-Spine Neurosurgeon to join a leading academic medical center. With a robust neurosurgery program and a focus on urgent cases, this role offers immediate volume and the opportunity to maintain an elective practice. The new surgeon will collaborate with a dedicated trauma team and lead the Head Injury Program, ensuring top-notch care delivery. This position not only promises a dynamic work environment but also the chance to engage in teaching and clinical research, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing neurosurgical care.

Benefits

Dedicated Neurosurgery ORs

Neuroscience ICU

Neurosurgery Nurse Navigators

Opportunities for teaching

Collaborative clinical research support

Air ambulance service (LIFE STAR)

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible candidates are preferred.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform urgent and elective neurosurgical interventions.
• Lead neurosurgery with the trauma team and oversee the Head Injury Program.

Skills

Neuro-Trauma

Neuro-Spine

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Medical Degree from an Accredited University

Tools

Mazor X spine robots

Medtronic O-Arm

Stealth Navigation

Zeiss microscopes

Job description

Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute is seeking a Neuro-Trauma / Neuro-Spine Neurosurgeon to join Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT.

Hartford Hospital is an 867-bed tertiary care, academic medical center, in the heart of downtown Hartford, CT. Hartford Hospital is a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, NAEC Level 4 Epilepsy Center, and Joint Commission Advanced Spine Center.

The neurosurgery program at Hartford Hospital is robust, and one of the busiest in New England. With 9 Neurosurgeons on staff, and over 20+ Neurosurgery Physician Assistants, we complete 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 with UCONN School of Medicine.
• Hartford 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 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.

Applicants should remit a letter of interest and CV to Clayton Tebbetts, Physician Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or call/text [phone].