Lead Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in Bridgeport, CT Full-Time Inpatient Neurosurgery 70% Clinical / 30% Lead APP Duties 24/7 Service LineA growing inpatient Neurosurgery service in Bridgeport, Connecticut is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Lead Advanced Practice Provider.Opportunity Highlights:
- Lead Neurosurgery APP role with both clinical and frontline leadership responsibilities
- Support a 24/7 APP-covered inpatient neurosurgical service line
- Practice with a high level of autonomy while supported by neurosurgeons and experienced APPs
- Clinical focus includes neurosurgical spine, cranial, neurovascular, and neurotrauma patients
- Clinical responsibilities include H&Ps, progress notes, consultations, postoperative management, discharge planning, and neurosurgical evaluations throughout the hospital
- Manage neurosurgical spine and cranial patients in ICU and inpatient floor settings
- First assist in emergent and elective cranial and spine procedures
- Participate in interventional radiology coverage for neuroendovascular cases
- Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model for the Neurosurgery APP team
- Support onboarding, education, professional development, quality improvement, patient safety, case reviews, M&M discussions, and service-line initiatives
- Facilitate communication between APPs, physicians, nursing, and leadership
- Frontline clinical leadership role with no direct personnel management responsibilities
- Flexible schedule required across a continuous 24/7 neurosurgical service line
Compensation and Benefits:- Competitive compensation package
- Bonus opportunity negotiable
- Additional benefits and recruitment details to be discussed during the interview process
Candidate Requirements:- Board-Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- Connecticut license or eligibility
- First Assist certification or experience required
- 3-5 years of neurosurgery, neurocritical care, or related neuroscience APP experience preferred
- Experience as a preceptor, mentor, or clinical leader preferred
- Quality improvement, education, or program development experience preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Bridgeport, Connecticut offers a coastal New England setting with access to the Long Island Sound, diverse neighborhoods, restaurants, parks, universities, and convenient access to larger metro areas throughout Connecticut and New York. New Haven: 20 miles Stamford: 25 miles New York City: 60 miles
