$300,000–$450,000 Per Year
Acute Care, Administrative Skills, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Fellowship, Healthcare, ICH Regulations, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Intensive Care, Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Patient Assessment, Primary Care, Quality Management, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player
Neurocritical Care Attending - Community Medical Center
(Central New Jersey)
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Neurocritical Care Attending to join our growing Neurology team at Community Medical Center. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a collaborative, high-acuity environment within New Jerseys largest integrated healthcare system, while contributing to the continued advancement of stroke and neurocritical care services.
This role offers a unique consultative model within the ICU, allowing the Neurocritical Care Attending to provide specialized expertise for complex neurological and neurosurgical cases while working alongside multidisciplinary teams. The position also includes a structured week-on/week-off schedule supporting both on-site care and telestroke services across multiple RWJBarnabas Health facilities.
Position Overview
The Neurocritical Care Attending will provide full-time clinical and administrative services, delivering expert consultation for critically ill patients with neurological conditions. This role supports a consult-only ICU model, where the ICU team remains primary, and neurocritical care expertise is provided through daily rounding and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide neurocritical care consultation for ICU patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including:
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), large vessel occlusion (LVO)
- Post-operative neurosurgical cases, cerebral edema, seizures, and other neurological emergencies
- Participate in ICU rounds, physician collaboration, and family discussions
- Deliver ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) management support
- Provide 26 weeks of annual coverage in a structured week-on/week-off model:
- Daily schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (on-site)
- Overnight coverage: 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM (unrestricted, including telestroke responsibilities)
- 24/7 tele-evaluation availability for stroke patients across northern RWJBarnabas Health sites
- Educate residents and colleagues in neurocritical care
- Participate in multidisciplinary quality, safety, and stroke program initiatives
- Contribute to the development of treatment protocols and evidence-based care pathways
- Support and advance Joint Commission Stroke Center certification efforts
- Participate in the Stroke Advisory Committee and required CME activities
- Engage in IRB-approved research and patient recruitment initiatives
Candidate Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
- Fellowship training in Neurocritical Care preferred
- Eligible for New Jersey medical licensure
- Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills
- Commitment to academic medicine, education, and quality improvement
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey is $300,000 - $450,000 per year. The compensation offered will depend on several factors, including educational background, skills, and professional experience.
RWJBarnabas Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Malpractice insurance
- Retirement plans with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off
- CME allowance and academic opportunities
How to Apply
For more information or to apply please contact Bushra Khan,Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health, at
Bushra.Khan4@rwjbh.org
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