Neurology - Stroke Opening in Bridgeport, CT

Neurohospitalist Opportunities – Bridgeport, Connecticut Opportunities are available for Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurologists to join a dedicated team of Neurohospitalists in Bridgeport, Connecticut. SVMC is a 473-bed tertiary academic medical center located along the scenic Connecticut shoreline. The medical center is a Joint Commission–certified Primary Stroke Center and is actively developing advanced stroke care, including Endovascular Thrombectomy and treatment of complex hemorrhagic stroke. Position Details

• Neurohospitalist role with a focus on acute stroke care
• Vascular Neurology fellowship preferred
• Provide inpatient consultations and management for ED and hospitalized patients
• Limited outpatient coverage in the Stroke Follow-Up Clinic
• Inpatient coverage includes a share of evening call
• Stroke clinic operates within a transitional care model supported by: - Stroke nurse navigator - Advanced Practice Providers
• Comfort with acute stroke care is essential, including: - Thrombolytic decision-making - Endovascular Thrombectomy
• Opportunities for hands-on teaching and clinical supervision of residents, students, fellows, and APPs
• Participation in: - Neurology didactic sessions - Grand Rounds - Monthly Neurohospitalist Lecture Series
• Optional involvement in: - Clinical research - STROKENET and industry-sponsored trials - Quality improvement initiatives - Patient experience initiatives - Educational lectures and professional outreach
• Faculty appointment available with the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University