Epileptologist

• Perform all other duties as assigned by Chief of Neurology, Chairman of Medicine.
• Maintain ABMS recognized Board Certification in Neurology or one of its subspecialties.
• Develop a specific area of clinical interest within the Neuroscience Service Line.

Duties and Responsibilities of an Attending Neurologist

Support Chief of service with:

· Interface with administration on staffing and capital requirements that must be available to properly run an efficient service.

· Develop CQI and PI plans with staff, review outcomes and implement corrective action plans.

· Assist in marketing development and outreach efforts to hospital and community physicians.

· Present Grand Rounds or other similar lectures.

· Attend meetings as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief, Neurology and Chairman of Medicine.

Duties and Responsibilities of Attending Physician:

Clinical

• Serve as consulting neurologist on unassigned and private patients (initial consult and follow-up on the medical floor, Neuro/Stroke Unit, ICU).
• Share general neurology call coverage (approximately 1:4)
• Precept Neurology clinic (1 morning/week) (DePaul Center)
• Collaborate with designated Advance Practice Nurses assigned to neurology/stroke
• Private practice office (mix of epilepsy and general neurology)
• Participate in ongoing clinical research and clinical trials

Administrative

• Assist in development of clinical guidelines for neurology, epilepsy and EMU.
• Attend neurology/stroke/Department of Medicine meetings as required.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement efforts within the Division of Neurology

Teaching

• Responsible for teaching medical residents and students rotating through Neurology
• Provide lectures/Grand Rounds/M&M for medical residents as requested
• Collaborate with Nursing and other departments as needed in educational efforts related to Neurology

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.