Neurology - Stroke Physician

Neurohospitalist Opportunities Äì Bridgeport, ConnecticutOpportunities are available for Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurologists to join a dedicated team of Neurohospitalists in Bridgeport, Connecticut. SVMC is a 473-bed tertiary academic medical center located along the scenic Connecticut shoreline. The medical center is a Joint Commission Äìcertified Primary Stroke Center and is actively developing advanced stroke care, including Endovascular Thrombectomy and treatment of complex hemorrhagic stroke.Position Details

• Neurohospitalist role with a focus on acute stroke care
• Vascular Neurology fellowship preferred
• Provide inpatient consultations and management for ED and hospitalized patients
• Limited outpatient coverage in the Stroke Follow-Up Clinic
• Inpatient coverage includes a share of evening call
• Stroke clinic operates within a transitional care model supported by:
- Stroke nurse navigator - Advanced Practice Providers
• Comfort with acute stroke care is essential, including:
- Thrombolytic decision-making - Endovascular Thrombectomy
• Opportunities for hands-on teaching and clinical supervision of residents, students, fellows, and APPs
• Participation in:
- Neurology didactic sessions - Grand Rounds - Monthly Neurohospitalist Lecture Series
• Optional involvement in:
- Clinical research - STROKENET and industry-sponsored trials - Quality improvement initiatives - Patient experience initiatives - Educational lectures and professional outreach
• Faculty appointment available with the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Facility Details
• Vascular neurology
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Movement disorders
• Epilepsy
• Headache and pain management
• Neuro-oncology
• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Neurocritical care
• General neurology and neurosurgery