Provide high-quality advanced practice care to patients with complex neurologic and cerebrovascular conditions within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing disease, reducing illness risk, and collaborating with attending physicians to optimize health outcomes.
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HealthCare employees come to work with one shared purpose: pride in what we do, knowing that every moment matters. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, where excellence, innovation, and compassion come together. Ayer Neuroscience Institute More than 50 million Americans experience a disorder of the brain or nervous system each year. These conditions include stroke, brain tumors, memory, sleep, and movement disorders, chronic headaches, spinal cord injuries, severe back and neck pain, seizures, and Parkinson’s disease. The Ayer Neuroscience Institute offers a uniquely integrated model of care across neurology, neuroscience and neurosurgery, providing patients with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices, our teams work collaboratively to deliver the best possible outcomes, and a more balanced, healthier life for every patient. Stroke Program – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Hartford Hospital - Role Scope As part of our NeuroStroke Program, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides high-quality, holistic, and cost-effective advanced practice care to patients and families across the healthcare continuum. This role is integral to the medical management of patients with complex neurologic and cerebrovascular conditions.
Key responsibilities include: · Delivering comprehensive advanced practice care to achieve or maintain optimal health outcomes, manage disease, and reduce risk of illness. · Exercising independent clinical judgment in the care of individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. · Collaborating within a multidisciplinary neuroscience team caring for patients with stroke and other blood-supply-related disorders of the brain and spinal cord, including: o Brain aneurysms o Carotid artery disease o Cervical artery dissection o Vascular malformations o Other complex neurologic conditions · Practicing under the direction of attending physicians at Hartford Hospital. · Reporting through a matrix structure that may include a Nurse Manager, Nursing Director, and/or Medical Director. Why Join Our Team Physician Assistants and
Nurse
Practitioners (APRNs) at
Ayer
Neuroscience
Institute enjoy: · A collaborative model of care alongside neurology attending physicians, rehabilitation specialists, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members. · Extensive onboarding and training throughout the full continuum of stroke care. ·
Structured hands-on training in: o Medication management o Neuroradiology o Condition-specific physical examinations o Evidence-based treatment planning ·
Competitive compensation and benefits, including: o Matching 401(k) o Tiered medical, dental, and vision plans o Generous paid time off o CME reimbursement o Professional society membership reimbursement o Licensure and malpractice coverage · Access to state-of-the-art clinical and informatics technology.
Qualifications
· Completion of an ARC-PA accredited program or completion of an approved Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) program · Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) · Current PA or APRN license (required for licensure after 1994) · Board certification in accordance with Connecticut state law · Prior specialty experience in neurology or stroke care may be required
Requirements
Requires completion of an ARC-PA accredited program or an approved AGACNP-BC/FNP-BC program with current PA or APRN licensure. Board certification and prior specialty experience in neurology or stroke care may be required.
professional certificate
postgraduate degree
Patient Assessment
Physical Examinations
Treatment Planning
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Judgment
Medication Management
Neuroradiology
Cerebrovascular Care
Neurologic Management
Advanced Practice Care
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k) Matching
Malpractice Coverage
CME Reimbursement
Licensure Coverage
Professional Society Membership Reimbursement
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
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