Chair of Neurology

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 is a rapidly growing entity focused on comprehensive patient care, academics, research, and training. The successful candidate will oversee departmental strategic planning, growth, and operations while providing 60% clinical coverage. Practice Info Located at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT Part of Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute Institute boasts an impressive staff of over 300 Neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners Responsibilities Oversee all aspects of department strategic planning, growth, and operations focusing on quality neurological care at St. Vincent's Medical Center Lead the development and enhancement of departmental clinical and educational activities, in accordance with the facility's mission and vision Supervise all professional activities and clinical staff within the Department and within subspecialty divisions of the Department Lead staff including appointing departmental members to committees, establishing and coordinating faculty and staff development, and periodically evaluating faculty and staff as well as all faculty appointments, reappointments, and promotions according to Medical Staff By-Laws Ensure professional performance of all practitioners with clinical privileges in the Department Collaborate with administrative and nursing leadership to build a team-based clinical environment Develop hospital focused quality metrics Provide outreach to EMS services Promote and support academic teaching and clinical research opportunities Include 60% clinical coverage which may comprise inpatient and/or outpatient clinic coverage depending on specialty Compensation This is a salaried position Hire bonuses Incentive pay plans Loan repayment Administrative stipends Relocation 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