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Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jun 06, 2025

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Department	RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb
Salary Details
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 For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary	New Jersey's premier academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all to improve human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and seven other schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers and providers, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of RBHS is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped to transform lives. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery to clinically perform neurosurgery for pediatric and adult patients while administratively providing leadership, strategy, and oversight for the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery: * Assist the Department Chair in relevant strategic planning for the delivery of pediatric neurosurgical services. * Provide oversight for operational and programmatic aspects for Pediatric Neurosurgery with a focus on quality of surgical care and expansion of the pediatric service line. * Direct professional activities and projects to ensure excellence within the area of pediatric neurosurgery. * Oversee clinical and research resources of the Division to ensure optimal use and best practices. * Collaborate with RWJBH Neuroscience service line leadership for innovation and integration of neurosurgical services throughout the health system. * Mentor and develop junior faculty in accordance with the RBHS Appointments and Promotions Guidelines. * Support the clinical and educational activities of the Department of Neurosurgery. Neurosurgeon: 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. In theory and practice, demonstrates familiarity with diagnostic procedures appropriate to neurological diseases. 4. Demonstrates knowledge and surgical experience in evolving techniques, such as endovascular procedures. 5. 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. 6. Surgically evaluates and treats patients who are determined to require services. 7. Actively participates in the Department's physician on-call schedule 8. Rounds daily on patient(s) in accordance with best practices 9. Attends departmental and interdepartmental physician meetings, morbidity and mortality conferences, quality improvement process, selection meetings and other meetings deemed as appropriate. 10. Completes required medical documentation for patients' charts in a timely manner. 11. Completes and signs operative reports within 24 hours of surgery. 12. Provides accurate and detailed reports to referring physicians in a timely manner. 13. Provides accurate and complete information required for billing and coding. 14. Provides clear instructions and explanations regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications and follow-up to patients and their respective family members. 15. Lectures the medical community, patients and general public on cardiac surgery, transcatheter valve procedures, transplant and mechanical surgical device services. 16. Develops and participates in clinical trials. 17. Collaborates with surgeons, members of the surgical team, nurses, nurse practitioners, ancillary staff and other physicians and promotes a cohesive team environment. 18. Maintains effective working relationships with attending physicians outside of the 19. Department, as well as other Hospital department staff and Administration. 20. Maintains a team player attitude; creates a positive work environment. 21. Respects others' time, including punctual arrival to meetings and concluding meetings as scheduled. 22. Safeguards patient confidentiality at all times. 23. Participates in on-call schedule as assigned by Department Chair. 24. Demonstrates thorough knowledge and adherence to Hospital policies and procedures.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0559
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date	05/15/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	* MD, MD/PhD or related degree * Board certified or eligible * Preference given to fellowship trained NJ licensed or eligible for licensure
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Clinical, hospital and administrative setting. Must be able to lift 25lbs
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/251325
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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Immunization Requirements

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