Neurosurgery NP/PA — 24/7 Inpatient, OR First Assist

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center is seeking a Neurosurgery Advanced Practitioner to join our growing, high‑performing APP team.

You will practice with autonomy, supported by neurosurgeons and experienced APPs, covering spine, cranial, neurovascular and neurotrauma cases. The role involves managing neurosurgical patients in ICU and inpatient floors, performing intake H&Ps, postoperative management, and discharges, plus first assisting in the

Qualifications

• BE/BC Physician Assistant or APRN with First Assist.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 APP-driven neurosurgical service.

Responsibilities

• Manage neurosurgical spine and cranial patients in ICU and inpatient floors.
• Perform intake H&Ps, progress notes, consultations, postoperative management, and discharge planning.
• Provide neurosurgical evaluations in the hospital, including the Emergency Department.
• First assist in the operating room for emergent and elective cranial and spine procedures.
• Support interventional radiology coverage for neuroendovascular cases.
• Contribute to overall emergency and elective neurosurgical care across the service line.

Education

BE/BC Physician Assistant or APRN with First Assist

Job description

Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center is seeking a Neurosurgery Advanced Practitioner to join our growing, high‑performing APP team.

You will practice with autonomy, supported by neurosurgeons and experienced APPs, covering spine, cranial, neurovascular and neurotrauma cases. The role involves managing neurosurgical patients in ICU and inpatient floors, performing intake H&Ps, postoperative management, and discharges, plus first assisting in the