Critical Care, Neurocritical Care Attending - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Neurocritical Care Attending Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

(Northern, New Jersey)

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Neurocritical Care Attending to join our premier Neurology team at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. This is a high-impact opportunity to practice advanced neurocritical care in a flagship tertiary care center, supporting one of the regions leading stroke programs within New Jerseys largest integrated healthcare system.

This position offers a consultative ICU model, where the Neurocritical Care Attending provides specialized expertise for critically ill neurological patients while collaborating closely with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams. With a structured week-on/week-off schedule and system-wide telestroke responsibilities, this role blends clinical excellence with broad system influence.

Position Overview

The Neurocritical Care Attending will provide full-time clinical and administrative services, delivering expert consultation for ICU patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions. The role emphasizes subspecialty input through a consult-only model, supporting complex patient management and advancing stroke care initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide neurocritical care consultation for ICU patients with conditions including:
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• Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), large vessel occlusion (LVO)
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• Post-operative neurosurgical cases, cerebral edema, seizures, and neurological emergencies
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• Collaborate with ICU teams through daily rounding, physician consultation, and family discussions
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• Support the management of ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients
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• Provide 26 weeks of annual coverage in a structured week-on/week-off model:
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• Daily schedule: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (on-site)
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• Overnight coverage: 5:00 PM 8:00 AM (unrestricted, including telestroke responsibilities)
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• 24/7 tele-evaluation availability for stroke patients across northern RWJBarnabas Health sites
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• Educate residents, fellows, and clinical staff in neurocritical care
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• Participate in multidisciplinary quality, safety, and stroke program initiatives
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• Contribute to the development of treatment protocols and evidence-based care pathways
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• Support and maintain the Comprehensive Stroke Center certification standards
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• Participate in Stroke Advisory Committee and required CME activities
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• Engage in IRB-approved research and patient recruitment initiatives
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Candidate Requirements

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• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
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• Fellowship training in Neurocritical Care preferred
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• Eligible for New Jersey medical licensure
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• Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills
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• Interest in academic medicine, education, and quality improvement
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Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey is $320,000 $475,000 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:

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• Health, dental, and vision coverage
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• Malpractice insurance
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• Retirement plans with employer contribution
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• Generous paid time off
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• CME allowance and academic opportunities
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How to Apply

For more information or to apply please contact Bushra Khan, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health, at [email protected].