Functional Neurosurgeon

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title

Functional Neurosurgeon

Department

RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb

Salary Details

A minimum of $139,530 as the academic base and eligible for faculty practice.

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 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

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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 :

Certifications / Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to functional fellowship trained

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work in clinical, hospital and administrative settings. Must be able to lift 25lbs

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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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