Department Of Neurosurgery - Per Diem - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Hartford HealthCare

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Hartford, ConnecticutPer Diem / PRNSurgery

Practice Authority in Connecticut

Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hartford HealthCare as a Neurosurgery APP – Per Diem, Inpatient Coverage in United States. Outstanding opportunity to join a national leader in Neurosurgery. The Ayer Neuroscience Institute at Hartford HealthCare has a new opportunity available for a Per Diem Neurosurgery Physician Assistant/APRN to join our Advanced Practice team at Hartford Hospital located in Hartford, CT.

Key Responsibilities

will assist in providing coverage on the inpatient side of neurosurgery including weekdays (day & night shifts), weekends (day & night shifts), and/or holidays to contribute to maintaining 24/7 service coverage.

will assist in providing 24/7 coverage on the inpatient side of neurosurgery including weekdays (day & night shifts), weekends (day & night shifts), and/or holidays on a per diem basis based on neurosurgery service line needs.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a surgical subspeciality is strongly preferred.

BE/BC NCCPA certified and CT licensed Physician Assistant or APRN with First Assist.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Hartford HealthCare as a Neurosurgery APP – Per Diem, Inpatient Coverage.

Key Skills

NeurosurgeryPatient careInpatient managementSurgical assistanceBedside proceduresIntracranial casesSpine surgeryNeurotraumaNeurovascularClinical documentationConsultationsAdvanced practice

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Position Insights

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Surgery position at Hartford HealthCare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Hartford, Connecticut.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neurosurgery, Patient care, Inpatient management, Surgical assistance, Bedside procedures, Intracranial cases, Spine surgery, Neurotrauma. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care for inpatient, stepdown, and ICU patients, including performing bedside procedures and clinical documentation. Assist attending neurosurgeons in the operating room for various brain and spine surgical cases.

Benefits package: Robust onboarding, Training opportunities, Office of Provider Wellness. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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