Functional Neurosurgeon
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking a Functional Neurosurgeon who is either licensed in New Jersey or eligible for licensure. The academic appointment will be at a rank appropriate to the candidate’s experience. 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
1. Demonstrates clinical competence and surgical excellence in neurosurgery.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and surgical experience in evolving techniques, such as endovascular procedures.
4. 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.
5. Surgically evaluates and treats patients who are determined to require services.
6. Rounds daily on patient(s) in accordance with best practices
7. Attends departmental and interdepartmental physician meetings, morbidity and mortality conferences, quality improvement process, selection meetings and other meetings deemed as appropriate.
8. 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.
9. Provides accurate and detailed reports to referring physicians in a timely manner.
10. Provides accurate and complete information required for billing and coding.
11. Provides clear instructions and explanations regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications and follow-up to patients and their respective family members.
12. Collaborates with surgeons, members of the surgical team, nurses, nurse practitioners, ancillary staff and other physicians and promotes a cohesive team environment.
13. Maintains effective working relationships with attending physicians outside of the Department, as well as other Hospital department staff and Administration.
14. Respects others’ time, including punctual arrival to meetings and concluding meetings as scheduled.
15. Demonstrates thorough knowledge and adherence to Hospital policies and procedures.
16. Responsible for up to 120 days per year of the functional and general neurosurgery on-call coverage, depending on overall volume.
17. Other duties as assigned
Position Status
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number
Posting Number 25FA0550
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Posting Close Date 04/21/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Candidate Requirements:
· Board certified or eligible in Neurosurgery
· NJ licensed or eligible for licensure
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work in clinical, hospital and administrative settings. Must be able to lift 25lbs
Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City
State
State NJ
Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Functional Neurosurgeon Department RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb Salary Commensurate With Experience Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to . Posting Summary Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking a Functional Neurosurgeon who is either licensed in New Jersey or eligible for licensure. The academic appointment will be at a rank appropriate to the candidate’s experience. 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 1. Demonstrates clinical competence and surgical excellence in neurosurgery. 2. 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. 3. Demonstrates the knowledge and surgical experience in evolving techniques, such as endovascular procedures. 4. 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. 5. Surgically evaluates and treats patients who are determined to require services. 6. Rounds daily on patient(s) in accordance with best practices 7. Attends departmental and interdepartmental physician meetings, morbidity and mortality conferences, quality improvement process, selection meetings and other meetings deemed as appropriate. 8. 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. 9. Provides accurate and detailed reports to referring physicians in a timely manner. 10. Provides accurate and complete information required for billing and coding. 11. Provides clear instructions and explanations regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications and follow-up to patients and their respective family members. 12. Collaborates with surgeons, members of the surgical team, nurses, nurse practitioners, ancillary staff and other physicians and promotes a cohesive team environment. 13. Maintains effective working relationships with attending physicians outside of the Department, as well as other Hospital department staff and Administration. 14. Respects others’ time, including punctual arrival to meetings and concluding meetings as scheduled. 15. Demonstrates thorough knowledge and adherence to Hospital policies and procedures. 16. Responsible for up to 120 days per year of the functional and general neurosurgery on-call coverage, depending on overall volume.
17. Other duties as assigned Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0550 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date 04/21/2026 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Candidate Requirements: · Board certified or eligible in Neurosurgery · · NJ licensed or eligible for licensure
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Work in clinical, hospital and administrative settings. Must be able to lift 25lbs Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) 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.
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Company
Rutgers University
Location
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Country
Canada
Salary
250.000 +
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