Assistant/Associate Professor NeuroHospitalist

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Department of Neurology at RWJMS seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurohospitalist to join as a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor. The role leads inpatient neurology care, bedside teaching, and academic activities at RWJUH, a major center with a comprehensive stroke program.

The position emphasizes teaching, patient care, and clinical research opportunities, with a shared evening/weekend call schedule and a commitment to mentorship and program development.

Qualifications

• MD or DO.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
• Fellowship training in neurohospitalist medicine and vascular neurology are welcome but not required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey.
• Strong commitment to inpatient care, teaching, and academic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient general neurology care and bedside teaching at RWJUH.
• Attend on the general neurology inpatient and consultation services.
• Participate in Neurology Grand Rounds, morning report, and departmental academic conferences.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and transitions-of-care initiatives.
• Teach and mentor neurology residents, medical students, and visiting trainees.

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology

Fellowship training in neurohospitalist medicine and vascular neurology welcome but not required

Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey

Strong commitment to inpatient care, teaching, and academic medicine

Job description

Department

Department

Salary Details

Salary Details $280,000 to $350,000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurologist to join the Department as a full-time academic Neurohospitalist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The neurohospitalist will lead inpatient general neurology care and bedside teaching at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ( RWJUH ), the principal teaching hospital of RWJMS and a tertiary and quaternary referral center with a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a dedicated neurology-led Neurocritical Care Unit, and a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.

Position Highlights

• Full-time academic faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level; rank and track commensurate with experience
• Inpatient-based practice at RWJUH , attending on the general neurology inpatient and consultation services
• 7-day service typical duration
• High-acuity, high-volume practice at a Level 1 Trauma Center, working alongside the Comprehensive Stroke Center, a 15-bed Neurocritical Care Unit, and a Level 4 Epilepsy Center with an epilepsy surgery program
• Teach and mentor neurology residents, advanced practice providers, medical students, and visiting trainees on a core teaching service
• Opportunities to lead quality improvement, patient safety, and transitions-of-care initiatives and to help shape the Department’s inpatient neurology model across RWJBarnabas Health
• Participate in Neurology Grand Rounds, morning report, and departmental academic conferences
• Opportunities for clinical research and educational scholarship
• Shared evening and weekend call schedule for inpatient general neurology service.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, academic advancement and mentorship
• Our clinical facilities use Epic as their electronic medical record ( EMR )

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

26FA0893

Posting Open Date

10/13/2026

Posting Close Date

10/06/2027

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Fellowship training in neurohospitalist medicine and vascular neurology are welcome but not required
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey
• Strong commitment to inpatient care, teaching, and academic medicine

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location

Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant/Associate Professor NeuroHospitalist Department RWJ - Neurology Salary Details $280,000 to $350,000 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurologist to join the Department as a full-time academic Neurohospitalist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The neurohospitalist will lead inpatient general neurology care and bedside teaching at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ( RWJUH ), the principal teaching hospital of RWJMS and a tertiary and quaternary referral center with a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a dedicated neurology-led Neurocritical Care Unit, and a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.

Position Highlights

• Full-time academic faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level; rank and track commensurate with experience
• Inpatient-based practice at RWJUH , attending on the general neurology inpatient and consultation services
• 7-day service typical duration
• High-acuity, high-volume practice at a Level 1 Trauma Center, working alongside the Comprehensive Stroke Center, a 15-bed Neurocritical Care Unit, and a Level 4 Epilepsy Center with an epilepsy surgery program
• Teach and mentor neurology residents, advanced practice providers, medical students, and visiting trainees on a core teaching service
• Opportunities to lead quality improvement, patient safety, and transitions-of-care initiatives and to help shape the Department’s inpatient neurology model across RWJBarnabas Health
• Participate in Neurology Grand Rounds, morning report, and departmental academic conferences
• Opportunities for clinical research and educational scholarship
• Shared evening and weekend call schedule for inpatient general neurology service.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, academic advancement and mentorship
• Our clinical facilities use Epic as their electronic medical record ( EMR )

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

26FA0893

Posting Open Date

10/13/2026

Posting Close Date

10/06/2027

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Fellowship training in neurohospitalist medicine and vascular neurology are welcome but not required
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey
• Strong commitment to inpatient care, teaching, and academic medicine

Posting Specific Questions

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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