Spine Neurosurgeon

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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.

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

Job Summary : 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 neurosurgery on-call coverage, based on a schedule mutually agreeable with your department Chair and hospital’s CMO .

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number

Posting Number 25FA0697

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07 / 17 / 2025

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 07 / 01 / 2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidate Requirements :

Certifications / Licenses

Candidate Requirements :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment / Posting Title Spine Neurosurgeon Department RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb Salary Details A minimum of $144,413 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 :

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit : http : / / uhr.rutgers.edu / benefits / benefits-overview . Posting Summary Job Summary : 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 neurosurgery on-call coverage, based on a schedule mutually agreeable with your department Chair and hospital’s CMO . Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0697 Posting Open Date 07 / 17 / 2025 Posting Close Date 07 / 01 / 2026 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Candidate Requirements :

Certifications / Licenses Candidate Requirements :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https : / / jobs.rutgers.edu / postings / 256305 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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

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