Critical Care, Neurocritical Care Attending - Community Medical Center

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

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• Provide neurocritical care consultation for ICU patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical 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 other neurological emergencies
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• Participate in ICU rounds, physician collaboration, and family discussions
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• Deliver ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) management support
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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 and colleagues 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 advance Joint Commission Stroke Center certification efforts
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• Participate in the 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 collaborative skills
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• Commitment to 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 $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:

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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].