Spine Neurosurgeon - Windsor, CT

Spine Neurosurgeon - Windsor, Connecticut

Hartford HealthCare's Ayer Neuroscience Institute is seeking a 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 Spine and Complex Spine, and the ability to further develop the spine program with the Medical Director. The Spine program currently completes 1200 cases annually, with the ability to further grow. Hartford HealthCare's Ayer Neuroscience Institute is home to robust programs in Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Pain Management, Physiatry, Physical Therapy and more that continue to drive the need for neurosurgical and spine expertise.
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 (the 1 st in the nation)
- Robust surgical technology, including Mazor X spine robots, Medtronic O-Arm and Stealth Navigation, Zeiss microscopes, headframes for Stereotactic DBS, 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 Nurse Navigators to support patients through the pathway
- Neurosurgery Residency Program in collaboration 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
- Research opportunities in Spine Neurosurgery

Qualifications:
- Medical Degree from an Accredited University
- Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship trained from an accredited program preferred
- Candidate must be Neurosurgery 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

For more information:
Please send email with CV to:
Clayton Tebbetts, HHC's Neuroscience Physician Recruiter,
Clayton.Tebbetts@hhchealth.org or call/text: 860-249-6927

Qualifications:

- Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship trained from an accredited program preferred.
- Candidate must be Neurosurgery board certified or board eligible.