Neurologist Job: Join St. Joseph’s Health in New Jersey | Apply Now
Looking for a rewarding neurologist job in the United States? St. Joseph’s Health is hiring a skilled Neurologist in Paterson, NJ. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking medical jobs in US, including MD jobs and DO jobs, offering a collaborative academic environment, research exposure, and excellent career growth.
Job Details
- Job Position: Neurologist
- Location: Paterson, New Jersey (On-site)
About St. Joseph’s Health
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 it one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state. It is the largest employer in Passaic County and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care.”
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state-designated trauma center. It regularly accepts referrals of complex cases and offers a full range of specialty and subspecialty services including neuroscience, oncology, cardiovascular care, and more.
Job Description
We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neurologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care, participate in education and outreach initiatives, and contribute to continuous quality and performance improvement within the neurology service. This neurologist job offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, academic hospital environment, making it a strong fit for candidates exploring medical jobs in US, including MD jobs and DO jobs.
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board certification or eligibility in Neurology
- Valid medical license in the state of practice
- Strong clinical and collaborative skills
- Commitment to quality improvement, education, and research
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
- Subspecialty fellowship training (stroke, epilepsy, neurocritical care)
- Academic or teaching experience
- Experience in hospital administration or quality improvement
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
- Serve as consulting neurologist for unassigned and private patients, including initial consults and follow-ups on the medical floor, Neuro/Stroke Unit, and ICU.
- Share general neurology call coverage (approximately 1:4 rotation).
- Precept the Neurology clinic (1 morning per week) at the DePaul Center.
- Collaborate with designated Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) assigned to neurology/stroke.
- Manage a private practice office with a mix of subspecialty and general neurology patients.
- Participate in ongoing clinical research and clinical trials.
Administrative
- Interface with hospital administration regarding staffing, capital requirements, and resource allocation.
- Assist in the development of clinical guidelines for neurology.
- Attend neurology, stroke, and Department of Medicine meetings as required.
- Develop Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Performance Improvement (PI) plans.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Neurology.
- Support marketing development and outreach initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Teaching
- Teach and precept medical residents and students rotating through Neurology.
- Deliver lectures, Grand Rounds, and M&M conferences.
- Collaborate with Nursing and other departments in educational efforts.
