Spine Neurosurgeon - Hartford, CTSeeking a Spine Neurosurgeon to join an 867-bed tertiary care academic medical center in the heart of downtown Hartford, CT. A Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, NAEC Level 4 Epilepsy Center,and Joint Commission Advanced Spine Center (the first in the nation).The new surgeon will walk into immediate volume with a focus on Spine and Complex Spine, with theability to further develop the spine program alongside the Medical Director.Facility Details
- 9 Neurosurgeons and 20+ Neurosurgery Physician Assistants on staff
- 2,000+ neurosurgical cases completed annually
- Spine program completing 1,200 cases annually with room to grow
- Subspecialty expertise in Functional (incl. Deep Brain Stimulation), Epilepsy, Skull Base,
Complex Spine, Neurosurgical Oncology, Vascular & Endovascular, Spine, and Trauma- 5 dedicated Neurosurgery ORs with dedicated OR staffing including a Perioperative Manager
- 2 dedicated neuroscience units and a 23-bed Neuroscience ICU with neurocritical care nurses,
APPs, and 8 Neurointensivists- Robust surgical technology including Mazor X spine robots, Medtronic O-Arm and Stealth
Navigation, Zeiss microscopes, and headframes for Stereotactic DBS- Dedicated Nurse Navigators to support patients through the care pathway
- Level 1 Trauma Center with LIFE STAR air ambulance service transporting patients from throughout
New England- Neurosurgery Residency Program in collaboration with UConn School of Medicine
- Existing neurology and general surgery residencies with opportunities for teaching and
collaborative clinical research- UConn dedicated research department with nurse and/or research coordinator support
Qualifications- Medical degree from an accredited university
- Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship trained from an accredited program (preferred)
- Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery
- CT medical license or eligible for licensure in the State of Connecticut
- Strong work ethic with desire to participate in a team-oriented, performance-driven health system
- Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills
