Neurocritical Care Attending - Community Medical Center

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 Jersey's 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

This position is being actively recruited by Bushra Khan. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV via email to [email protected]