Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, a cornerstone of RWJBarnabas Health, is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as Medical Director of Stroke Neurology within our esteemed Department of Medicine.

In this critical leadership role, you will guide the clinical and administrative operations of our Primary Stroke Center. Reporting directly to the Division Director and Chair of Medicine, you will ensure the highest standards of patient care, lead strategic growth initiatives, and foster excellence in stroke services across our expanding health system.

 Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide expert clinical care for stroke patients across the Emergency Department and inpatient units.
• Lead quality improvement efforts to enhance stroke care outcomes and maintain stroke center accreditation.
• Oversee and participate in the Brain Attack Team (BAT) call schedule, with balanced coverage and collaborative support.
• Monitor protocol adherence, optimize response times, and drive best practices in cerebrovascular care.
• Support service expansion initiatives across additional campuses, with Advanced Practice Provider resources.
• Serve as a key clinical ambassador through EMS outreach and community education efforts.
• Engage in professional development through continuing education and participation in regional and national conferences.
• Work toward expansion of patient base by working with the leadership team in establishing mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion at NBIMC.
• Participate in the Primary Stroke Center accreditation surveys and work on NBIMC achieving and maintaining status as a thrombectomy capable center.
• Support Division growth initiatives through expansion to other campuses, especially RWJUH-Rahway and Trinitas Regional Medical Center as requested. Advanced Practice Provider support will be provided to assist expansion plans.
• Participate in the inpatient neurology on call schedule at NBIMC with balanced coverage and collaborative support.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Neurology with fellowship training in Stroke or Vascular Neurology required.
• Proven leadership experience within a Primary Stroke Center or Comprehensive Stroke Center is preferred.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and collaborative team-based care.
• Training in endovascular neurology is preferred but not required.

To learn more about this position, please contact Mike Cavallo, Physician Recruiter, directly via e-mail: Michael.Cavallo@rwjbh.org

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rwjbh.org/physiciancareers RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year.  The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 phys...icians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.

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