Child Neurology, Child Neurologist - New Jersey, United States - RWJBarnabas Health

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RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Neurologist for Employment in Somerville, New Jersey Contact a Physician Recruiter Job ID: 729301

Location Facility:
Corporate Headquarters 3 Executive Drive
Neurology

Physician (MD,DO, Resident) Details RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Neurologist for Employment in Somerville, New Jersey RWJBarnabas Health is currently seeking a General Neurologist with strong communication skills and EEG competency for employment with RWJBarabas Health Medical Group atRWJ University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, NJ.

This is an ideal position for a neurologist who excels in practicing general neurology in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, while also enjoying the opportunity to bring any additional skills and build a sub-specialty niche within the group.

The system and the hospital are highly motivated to expand the existinggeneral neurologypractice rapidlywith both bothgeneral neurology and sub-specialty services to meet the needs of our communities.

ABPN BC/BE Neurologist with 1-year fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology (primarily EEG)
We are open to both experienced physicians and recent graduates

Inpatient responsibilities will be consultative in nature at RWJ University Hospital Somerset, which is a 300-bed community hospital with a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, a Tele-Neurology service responsible for stroke codes, a closed ICU directed by a neuro-critical care specialist and excellent neurosurgical coverage.

Inpatient responsibilities include consulting on and following patients in the ED, ICU's and the floors including the dedicated Neuroscience floor on 4West, and reading EEG's.

The system has deployed EPIC EHR in the hospital and the office with Dragon One for dictation. We use state of the art Natus Xltek digital EEG for our routine and video-EEG studies.

Outpatients are seen at the RWJ Medical Group-Bridgewater Hub location, a well-appointed and well-staffed office in close proximity to the hospital, providing primary and specialty care to our communities.

A custom designed and dedicated specialty hub housing our neurology and cardiology practices is expected to open nearby within the next 2 years.

This is a busy office practice seeing patients with the gamut of neurological problems and is well supported by close relationships with neurological and neurosurgical sub-specialists at theRutgers Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery in New Brunswick and at St.

Barnabas in Livingston, all of whom are on the EPIC platform as well.

Weekend call coverage at the hospital is expected to be 1 in 4, by participating in a call coverage group within the division of Neurology.

Weekday coverage will be shared within the group and will be 1 in 2 to begin with, and is expected to become less frequent with continued recruitment of additional neurologists.

The Neurologist is expected to play an active role in the development of treatment protocols, management plans, and evidence-based treatment standards for neurology patients.

Participation in multidisciplinary quality and patient safety committees as needed will be expected.

Proper documentation of billing and of clinical services is key to the position, which must follow all applicable organizational and Joint Commission/regulatory requirements and standards.

Other responsibilities include participation in the education and training of residents, fellows and medical students.

The Neurologist will allocate up to 3 hours per week for administrative time, to allow for clinical trials, community outreach, and other efforts as needed.

Located in the very desirable Central New Jersey area, this position is near beautiful and culturally diverse suburban neighborhoods with top-notch school districts.

While enjoying the perks of a suburban life style in the Garden State, you will be able to easilyaccess a world class international airport in Newark and find New York city only a short driving distance away, thus providing you the best of both worlds.

As the largest integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, life, disability and malpractice insurance, 401k/retirement, plus PTO and added time off for CME.

For more information or to apply please contact Valerie Alvarez, Physician Recruiterat RWJBarnabas Health , at Valerie.

About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset At RWJUH Somerset, we are continuously pushing ourselves to provide our patients with the best healthcare possible.

We have been recognized for our outstanding quality and dedication to patient safety, earning the prestigious Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, but that has not stopped us from finding new ways to improve even further.

From our Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for joint replacement to our officially designated Comprehensive Community Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, RWJUH Somerset is proud to offer a wide array of high-quality medical services.

About RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year.

With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls.

We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable.

We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities.

We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state's largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers' education, research, and clinical activities, including those at theRutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey andRutgers University Behavioral Health Care .

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer