Neurocritical Care Attending - Community Medical Center (Central New Jersey)

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 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

• Provide neurocritical care consultation for ICU patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including:

  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), large vessel occlusion (LVO)

  • Post-operative neurosurgical cases, cerebral edema, seizures, and other neurological emergencies

• Participate in ICU rounds, physician collaboration, and family discussions

• Deliver ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) management support

• Provide 26 weeks of annual coverage in a structured week-on/week-off model:

  • Daily schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (on-site)

  • Overnight coverage: 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM (unrestricted, including telestroke responsibilities)

  • 24/7 tele-evaluation availability for stroke patients across northern RWJBarnabas Health sites

• Educate residents and colleagues in neurocritical care

• Participate in multidisciplinary quality, safety, and stroke program initiatives

• Contribute to the development of treatment protocols and evidence-based care pathways

• Support and advance Joint Commission Stroke Center certification efforts

• Participate in the Stroke Advisory Committee and required CME activities

• Engage in IRB-approved research and patient recruitment initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology

• Fellowship training in Neurocritical Care preferred

• Eligible for New Jersey medical licensure

• Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills

• Commitment to academic medicine, education, and quality improvement

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:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage

• Malpractice insurance

• Retirement plans with employer contribution

• Generous paid time off

• CME allowance and academic opportunities

How to Apply

To learn more about this position and other opportunities throughout New Jersey and with RWJBarnabas Health, or to apply with your CV directly, please contact us via e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io