Rutgers University

Position Details

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
  
  

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/282379 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

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  
  

Optional Documents