Spine Neurosurgeon

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee/deps

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University – RWJ Neurosurgery seeks a Spine Neurosurgeon to support RWJBH & Rutgers Health Neurosurgical service-line. The candidate will join the Department of Neurosurgery in its clinical and academic mission, providing expert neurosurgical care and contributing to program development.

The role requires neurosurgery board certification or eligibility with a preference for spine fellowship and New Jersey licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Neurosurgery.
• Preference given to Spine fellowship trained.
• NJ licensed or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence and surgical excellence in neurosurgery.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable laws and hospital policies.
• Surgical evaluation and treatment of patients requiring neurosurgical services.
• Rounds daily on patients and participates in meetings and conferences.
• Completes medical documentation and communicates with referring physicians.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Education

Board certified or eligible in Neurosurgery

NJ licensed or eligible for licensure

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Spine Neurosurgeon Department RWJ - Neurosurgery Salary Details A minimum of $144,413 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

Job Summary:

The Faculty member will support the RWJBH & Rutgers Health Neurosurgical service-line. This position will support the Department of Neurosurgery in its clinical and academic mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence and surgical excellence in neurosurgery.
• Demonstrates factual knowledge and technical skills in the preoperative evaluation, operative management, and postoperative care of patients, including critical care, with pathologic conditions pertaining to neurosurgical care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and surgical experience in evolving techniques, such as endovascular procedures.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable State, Federal, UNOS, CMS, and Joint Commission laws, rules, regulations and requirements and create policies and procedures that ensure compliance for the programs with the foregoing.
• Surgically evaluates and treats patients who are determined to require services.
• Rounds daily on patient(s) in accordance with best practices.
• Attends departmental and interdepartmental physician meetings, morbidity and mortality conferences, quality improvement process, selection meetings and other meetings deemed as appropriate.
• Completes required medical documentation for patients’ charts in a timely manner according to hospital bylaws. Completes and signs operative reports within 24 hours of surgery.
• Provides accurate and detailed reports to referring physicians in a timely manner.
• Provides accurate and complete information required for billing and coding.
• Provides clear instructions and explanations regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications and follow-up to patients and their respective family members.
• Collaborates with surgeons, members of the surgical team, nurses, nurse practitioners, ancillary staff and other physicians and promotes a cohesive team environment.
• Maintains effective working relationships with attending physicians outside of the Department, as well as other Hospital department staff and Administration.
• Respects others’ time, including punctual arrival to meetings and concluding meetings as scheduled.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and adherence to Hospital policies and procedures.
• Responsible for up to 120 days per year of neurosurgery on-call coverage, based on a schedule mutually agreeable with your department Chair and hospital’s CMO.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0697 Posting Open Date 07/17/2025 Posting Close Date 03/02/2027

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidate Requirements:

• Board certified or eligible in Neurosurgery
• Preference given to Spine fellowship trained
• NJ licensed or eligible for licensure

Certifications/Licenses

Candidate Requirements:

• Board certified or eligible in Neurosurgery
• Preference given to Spine fellowship trained
• NJ licensed or eligible for licensure

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/256305 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)