Neurologist at RWJBarnabas Health, Newark, NJ

Neolife Updates; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 300,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is recruiting a full-time Neurologist for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. The role encompasses comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurological care within New Jersey’s largest integrated health system.

The physician will diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions, participate in stroke services, and mentor residents while contributing to protocol and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board-certified or eligible in Neurology.
• New Jersey license or immediate eligibility for state licensure.
• Proven proficiency in electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS/EEG).

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient neurology care at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
• Collaborate with neurologists, subspecialists and surgical teams.
• Mentor residents and medical students; contribute to protocols and stroke initiatives.
• Participate in Joint Commission credentialing and stroke quality activities.

Skills

Diagnostic expertise

Communication skills

Evidence-based medicine

Education

MD or DO

Neurology board certification or eligibility

Tools

EMG/NCS/EEG proficiency

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a full-time Neurologist at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ to deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurological care. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary teaching hospital staffed by more than 800 physicians providing advanced regional care. This full-time appointment offers a physician the opportunity to combine complex patient management, electrodiagnostic procedures, and resident education within New Jersey’s largest integrated healthcare system.

Clinical Scope and Practice at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

The selected physician will provide clinical neurology services across both ambulatory practices and acute hospital units, collaborating closely with experienced neurologists, subspecialists, and surgical teams.

Key clinical responsibilities and focus areas include:

• Diagnosing and treating complex acute conditions, including intracranial hemorrhage, demyelinating disorders, encephalopathy, status epilepticus, traumatic brain injury, and neurological infections.
• Participating actively in stroke services, Brain Attack Team (BAT) coverage, and scheduled stroke call rotations.
• Performing and interpreting electrodiagnostic studies, including electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and electroencephalograms (EEG).
• Managing post-operative neurosurgical recovery and leading critical neurological prognostication.
• Mentoring residents and medical students while contributing to protocol development, Joint Commission certification, and hospital-wide stroke quality initiatives.

Candidate Qualifications and Requirements

To succeed in this clinical and academic setting, applicants must demonstrate diagnostic expertise, strong communication skills, and a dedication to evidence-based medicine.

• Medical degree (MD or DO).
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology.
• Current New Jersey medical license or immediate eligibility for state licensure.
• Documented proficiency in performing and interpreting EMGs and nerve conduction studies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills suitable for multidisciplinary collaboration and patient consultations.

Compensation and Professional Support

RWJBarnabas Health offers competitive physician compensation alongside institutional support. The anticipated salary range for this role is $300,000 to $365,000 per year, with final placement within the range based on education, clinical skills, and relevant professional experience. The position also includes a robust benefits package.

Physician Application Insights

Neurologists preparing to apply for hospital-based academic appointments can strengthen their candidacy by highlighting specific clinical competencies:

• Document Electrodiagnostic Experience: Specify your volume and clinical background in EMG, NCS, and EEG interpretations on your curriculum vitae, as these skills are central to the role.
• Detail Acute Stroke Involvement: Emphasize experience with emergency stroke codes, multidisciplinary stroke committee participation, and Brain Attack Team workflows.
• Showcase Clinical Mentorship: Highlight any formal involvement in resident teaching, trainee supervision, or clinical quality improvement projects.
• Clarify Credentialing Timelines: If not yet licensed in New Jersey, indicate your licensing status or verification timeline to ensure smooth credentialing.

This clinical appointment provides a balanced career path for a dedicated neurologist looking to combine diagnostic testing, acute intervention, and resident teaching at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.