Neurosurgeon

Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute is seeking a neurosurgeon to join William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut. The incoming provider will walk into immediate volume with a focus on spine, with opportunities to support complex spine, general intracranial, and basic neurotrauma interests. This role allows the clinician to help maintain a robust, fully-autonomous neurosurgery program with 24/7 call coverage alongside established colleagues. Practice Info Backus Hospital is a 233-bed community hospital with separate Medical and Surgical ICUs and 12 operating rooms Level 3 trauma center with a Q3 call schedule supported by mid-levels Partnership model between ortho-spine and neuro-spine surgeons with a shared PA service between Neurosurgery and Orthopedics Block OR time at Backus Hospital with a first year expected volume of 100+ cases and 200-250 cases once established Surgical technology includes Globus Robot for spine surgery, Stealth Navigation with O-arm, Zeiss Kinevo Microscope, and ancillary spine equipment Position includes ambulatory clinic locations at the Hartford HealthCare Family Health Center in Mystic, CT and the Ayer Neuroscience Institute multi-specialty outpatient clinic in Norwich, CT Responsibilities Focus on spine surgery with supported interests in complex spine, general intracranial, and basic neurotrauma Provide neurosurgery services and participate in 24/7 neurosurgery call coverage Compensation Competitive compensation plan including a base salary, RVU bonus, and call pay Allotment of capital specifically for equipment Paid on a salary basis Benefits Hire bonuses Incentive pay plans Loan repayment Administrative stipends Relocation Shift & Schedule Salaried position Q3 call schedule supported by mid-levels Qualifications Residency in Neurosurgery