Neurocritical Care Attending – Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

<p>RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a <strong>Neurocritical Care Attending</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Provide neurocritical care consultation for ICU patients with conditions including:</p><ul><li><p>Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), large vessel occlusion (LVO)</p></li><li><p>Post-operative neurosurgical cases, cerebral edema, seizures, and neurological emergencies</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Collaborate with ICU teams through daily rounding, physician consultation, and family discussions</p></li><li><p>Support the management of ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients</p></li><li><p>Provide <strong>26 weeks of annual coverage</strong> in a structured week-on/week-off model:</p><ul><li><p>Daily schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (on-site)</p></li><li><p>Overnight coverage: 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM (unrestricted, including telestroke responsibilities)</p></li><li><p>24/7 tele-evaluation availability for stroke patients across northern RWJBarnabas Health sites</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Educate residents, fellows, and clinical staff in neurocritical care</p></li><li><p>Participate in multidisciplinary quality, safety, and stroke program initiatives</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the development of treatment protocols and evidence-based care pathways</p></li><li><p>Support and maintain the <strong>Comprehensive Stroke Center certification</strong> standards</p></li><li><p>Participate in Stroke Advisory Committee and required CME activities</p></li><li><p>Engage in IRB-approved research and patient recruitment initiatives</p></li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology</p></li><li><p>Fellowship training in Neurocritical Care preferred</p></li><li><p>Eligible for New Jersey medical licensure</p></li><li><p>Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills</p></li><li><p>Interest in academic medicine, education, and quality improvement</p></li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><p>The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey is <strong>$320,000 - $475,000 per year</strong>. The compensation offered will depend on several factors, including educational background, skills, and professional experience.</p><p>RWJBarnabas Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:</p><ul><li><p>Health, dental, and vision coverage</p></li><li><p>Malpractice insurance</p></li><li><p>Retirement plans with employer contribution</p></li><li><p>Generous paid time off</p></li><li><p>CME allowance and academic opportunities</p></li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>This position is being actively recruited by Bushra Khan. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV via email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" href="mailto:bushra.khan4@rwjbh.org">bushra.khan4@rwjbh.org</a></p>