Physician - Neurological Spine Surgery

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking to employ a Board Certified/Board Eligible, fellowship-trained Spine Neurosurgeon to join the growing neurosurgery team at Ocean University Medical Center (OUMC) in Brick, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of our expanding neuroscience network.

Candidates will have completed a residency in Neurosurgery and a fellowship in Complex and Reconstructive Spine Surgery, and preferably have 3-5 years of experience as an attending physician. Faculty appointments will come through the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and rank is commensurate with experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a core member of our neurosurgical team at OUMC, you will deliver comprehensive, world-class care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Comprehensive Surgical Practice: Perform a full spectrum of elective and emergent neurosurgical procedures, encompassing cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve surgery.
• Patient Management: Expertly evaluate and manage patients with conditions such as brain and spinal tumors, neurotrauma, degenerative spine disease, and neurovascular conditions.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, oncologists, trauma teams, and physiatrists to ensure coordinated, elite patient care.
• Academic & Clinical Leadership: Engage in departmental meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives, with opportunities to provide teaching and mentorship for residents and medical students.
• Emergency Coverage: Participate in a shared call schedule to provide critical coverage for neurosurgical emergencies.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Join a collaborative network of experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration with strong clinical support.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
• Access to state-of-the-art surgical technology.
• Highly competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• M.D. or D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School.
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery Residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery.
• Completion of an accredited Complex and Reconstructive Spine Surgery.
• Must possess or be eligible for an active New Jersey Medical License, CDS, and DEA.
• Commitment to excellent communication, patient-centered care, and teamwork.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $592,829. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
• Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
• Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. 

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.