Neurocritical Care Attending - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Job Description
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 region's leading stroke programs within New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system.
\nThis 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.
\nPosition Overview
\nThe 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.
\nKey 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
\nThe 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.
\nRWJBarnabas 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
\nThis position is being actively recruited by Bushra Khan. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV via email to [email protected]
