Division Chief of Stroke

About the role

The Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking an accomplished physician-leader to serve as Division Chief of Stroke.

Functional Overview

Participates in the clinical care of patients, principally those with cerebrovascular disorders, and serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center Care unit and an expert medical resource to the medical staff, other professionals and administration at RWJMS and RWJUH.
• Participates in the preparation for accreditation by The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies. This is an essential leadership component that works collaboratively with hospital leadership.
• Provides stroke care education and lectures to medical staff, health professionals, staff an patients.
• Carefully coordinates and administers the thrombolytic treatment program.
• Provides 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 Stroke Care 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; provides clinical expertise; monitors clinical indicators to determine if measurable standards are met; provides medical oversight, including development of goals, budgets, and operations.
• Responsible for planning and development, including emerging technologies related to programs and services and helps in the procurement of state of the art equipment when needed.
• Participates in committee meetings and provides support to committees and staff in policy development about medical and clinical issues and related requirements.
• Participates 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.
• Participates in the community service responsibilities 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.
• Participates in the administrative tasks of the Department of Neurology, RWJMS and RWJUH 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.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Neurology, with fellowship training in Stroke and Vascular Neurology.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an academic or major health system setting preferred.
• NJ licensed or eligible for licensure
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, collaboration, and education
• Commitment to innovation, equity, and continuous improvement in patient care delivery.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $275,000 to $470,000 per year.

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.