Chair of Neurology - St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT

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Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute seeks a visionary Neurologist to be Chair of the Department of Neurology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT

The Ayer Neuroscience Institute at Hartford HealthCare is a rapidly growing entity with a focus on comprehensive patient care, academics, research, and training. The Institute enjoys the resources of a system committed to excellence in patient care and experience and boasts an impressive staff of over 300 Neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners.

·       As Chair of Neurology you will oversee all aspects of department strategic planning, growth, and operations focusing on quality neurological care at St. Vincent's Medical Center including:

·       Leading the development and enhancement of departmental clinical and educational activities, in accordance with the facility s mission and vision

·       Supervising all professional activities and clinical staff within the Department and within subspecialty divisions of the Department

·       Leading staff including appointing departmental members to committees, establishing and coordinating faculty and staff development, periodically evaluating faculty and staff as well as all faculty appointments, reappointments, and promotions according to Medical Staff By-Laws

·       Ensuring professional performance of all practitioners with clinical privileges in the Department

·       Collaborating with administrative and nursing leadership to build a team-based clinical environment

·       Developing hospital focused quality metrics

·       Outreach to EMS services

·       Promote and support academic teaching and clinical research opportunities

Clinical Responsibility: This position includes 60% clinical coverage which may comprise inpatient and/or outpatient clinic coverage depending on specialty.

This role reports directly to the Vice President of Medical Affairs, St. Vincent’s Medical Center & the Co-Physician-in-Chief of the Ayer Neuroscience Institute.

Qualifications:

·       Medical Degree from an accredited University

·       Candidate must be board certified in Neurology

·       5+ years of clinical experience

·       Leadership experience preferred but not required

·       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

·       The successful candidate will have significant opportunities for expanded leadership roles at the system level as well as career personal growth opportunities within HHC.

Located in Fairfield County, just one hour from New York City and 2.5 hours from Boston, this coastal region is consistently ranked among the best places to live in New England and the nation.  To put MORE LIFE IN YOUR LIFE email Clayton Tebbetts at Clayton.Tebbetts@hhchealth.org or call or text 860-249-6927.

Qualifications:

·       Medical Degree from an accredited University

·       Candidate must be board certified in Neurology

·       5+ years of clinical experience