Neurologist

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neurologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care, participate in education and outreach initiatives, and contribute to continuous quality and performance improvement within the neurology service. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, academic hospital environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Serve as consulting neurologist for unassigned and private patients, including initial consults and follow-ups on the medical floor, Neuro/Stroke Unit, and ICU.
• Share general neurology call coverage (approximately 1:4 rotation).
• Precept the Neurology clinic (1 morning per week) at the DePaul Center.
• Collaborate with designated Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) assigned to neurology/stroke.
• Manage a private practice office with a mix of subspecialty and general neurology patients.
• Participate in ongoing clinical research and clinical trials.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Interface with hospital administration regarding staffing, capital requirements, and resource allocation for efficient service delivery.
• Assist in the development of clinical guidelines for neurology.
• Attend neurology, stroke, and Department of Medicine meetings as required.
• Develop Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Performance Improvement (PI) plans with staff, review outcomes, and implement corrective action strategies.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives within the Division of Neurology.
• Support marketing development and outreach initiatives to hospital and community physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Neurology and Chairman of Medicine.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach and precept medical residents and students rotating through Neurology.
• Deliver lectures, Grand Rounds, and M&M conferences for medical residents as requested.
• Collaborate with Nursing and other departments in educational efforts related to Neurology.
• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology.
• Valid medical license in the state of practice.
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to quality improvement, education, and research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Subspecialty fellowship training (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, neurocritical care).
• Academic experience or prior teaching involvement.
• Experience in hospital administration or quality improvement initiatives.

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.