Medical Director of Stroke Neurology – Newark Beth Israell Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey

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 

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Newark Beth Israel is home to one of the nation’s 10 largest heart transplant centers, RWJBarnabas Health’s Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey’s only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program; and a Valve Center that performs more cardiac valve procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), than any other center in the state. Our medical center is home to the most comprehensive robotic surgery center in the state, and we were the first hospital in NJ to establish an accredited sleep disorders center. The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Breast Health Center provide seamless integration of cancer prevention, specialized care, and treatment options.

Newark Beth Israel is renowned for its many preventive health programs that promote wellness in the community. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest healthcare delivery system in the state, we have access to advanced technology and a variety of medical specialists.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.