Physician Neurology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Location:
Bridgeport, CT


Bridgeport, CT is a vibrant coastal city in Fairfield County, conveniently located just one hour from New York City and 2.5 hours from Boston, offering an exceptional quality of life in a region consistently ranked among the best places to live in New England and the nation.


Facility:
This medical center is part of a rapidly growing neuroscience institute within a large, well-established health system committed to excellence in patient care, academics, research, and training. The institute boasts an impressive staff of over 300 Neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners, providing comprehensive neurological services and significant resources for both clinical and academic advancement.


Opportunity:
Physician - Neurology


Job Details:

• Serve as Chair of the Department of Neurology, overseeing all aspects of department strategic planning, growth, and operations
• 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 its subspecialty divisions
• Appoint departmental members to committees, establish and coordinate faculty and staff development, and periodically evaluate faculty and staff
• Oversee 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 and maintain outreach to EMS services
• Promote and support academic teaching and clinical research opportunities
• Clinical responsibility includes 60% clinical coverage comprising inpatient and/or outpatient clinic coverage depending on specialty
• Reports directly to the Vice President of Medical Affairs and the Co-Physician-in-Chief of the Neuroscience Institute
• Medical Degree from an accredited University required
• Board certification in Neurology required
• 5+ years of clinical experience required
• Leadership experience preferred but not required
• Active CT license or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut required
• Strong work ethic with the ability to collaborate, innovate, and thrive in a constantly evolving environment
• Significant opportunities for expanded leadership roles at the system level and career growth

Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.