Assistant/ Associate Professor Stroke Neurologist

Rutgers University

New Brunswick (NJ)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 232,000

Full time

25 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental
Paid vacation, holidays, and leave
Competitive retirement benefits, with
Employee and dependent educational
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Stroke Neurology to join RWJ Neurology as a full-time faculty member at the Comprehensive Stroke Center. The candidate will lead clinical services, coordinate TPA therapy with neurointerventional teams, and participate in education for residents, fellows, and medical students.

MD with neurology board certification or eligibility required.

Qualifications

  • MD candidates must be graduates of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency.
  • Board-certified or eligible in neurology; NJ license eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Directly reports to the stroke program director and division chief.
  • Serve as stroke faculty physician for the Comprehensive Stroke Center.
  • Lead Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA) program and coordinate with endovascular teams.
  • Provide stroke education and lectures to staff, health professionals, and patients.
  • Develop goals, budgets, and operations for the stroke program.
  • Participate in teaching RWJMS residents, fellows, and medical students.

Education

MD
ACGME neurology residency

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant/ Associate Professor Stroke Neurologist Department RWJ - Neurology Salary Details A minimum of $211,320 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
  • 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 Physician shall provide full time clinical services and serve as a stroke faculty of the Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Part A: Stroke Neurologist Responsibilities
  • Directly reports to the director of stroke program and chief of division of stroke and neurocritical care.
  • Serve as stroke faculty physician of the Comprehensive Stroke Center and an expert medical resource to the medical staff and other professionals, administration and staff.
  • Serve as stroke attending of the Neuroscience Unit on Tower 7 at RWJUH.
  • Provide stroke education and lectures to medical staff, health professionals, staff and patients.
  • Coordinate and administer the Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA) treatment program and collaborate with endovascular neurosurgeons, interventional neurologists and neuroradiologists in order to bridge intravenous TPA treatment to mechanical thrombectomy and other endovascular interventions.
  • Provide leadership and counsel regarding the medical and clinical aspects of operations, including participation in policy development, policy compliance, professional and patient education and evaluation of emerging technologies. The Director of the Acute Stroke program works closely with senior management and helps provide medical and clinical perspectives in organizational planning and oversight of related activities.
  • Responsible for medical management of service/program; provide clinical expertise; monitor clinical indicators to determine if measurable standards are met; provide medical oversight, including development of goals, budgets, and operations.
  • Responsible for planning and development, including emerging technologies related to programs and services and help in the procurement of state of the art equipment when needed.
  • Attend performance improvement and steering committee meetings.
  • Participate in the teaching mission of RWJMS to the extent determined in consultation with the Department Chair. This may include teaching and mentoring fellows in cerebrovascular disorders, teaching Neurology residents and rotating residents in the inpatient and outpatient settings and in small group seminars; teaching medical students in inpatient and outpatient setting, in small group seminars or in formal lectures in the pre-clinical setting.
  • Participate in the community service responsibilities of the department in such areas as providing neurological care for indigent patients and teaching or advising lay community groups in the area of cerebrovascular disorders according to a schedule to be determined in consultation with the Chair and Division Chief.
  • Participate in the administrative tasks of the Department of Neurology and RWJMS. This will include membership in standing or ad hoc departmental and institutional committees as determined in consultation with the Chair and according to RWJMS By-Laws; and attending departmental and institutional faculty meetings.
  • Work with faculty neurointensivsits for all stroke related patient care, teaching and clinical research projects.
  • Participate in providing outpatient stroke clinic service during the weeks without any inpatient stroke service duty- the total number of clinics per month is to be determined by discussion with the stroke division chief and the need of vascular neurology outpatient access.
  • Participate in providing telemedicine for stroke operation when telemedicine program is launched.
Position Status Full Time Posting Number 26FA0117 Posting Open Date 02/06/2026 Posting Close Date 01/01/2027
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

MD Candidates must be graduates of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency, be board-certified or eligible in neurology, and be eligible for a New Jersey License. Rank and track will be consistent with qualifications.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement
Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/268732 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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