Advanced Practice Professional; NP​/PA), Neurocritical Care; Per Diem), Summit, NJ

Job Description

Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a Per Diem Neurocritical Care APP (NP/PA) to join the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center.

The neuroscience flagship of Atlantic Health System houses a 29‑bed unit for neuroscience patients, as well as a brand new 12‑bed Neuroscience Critical Care Unit for patients recovering from stroke, brain surgery, seizures, nervous system infections, head trauma and spinal surgery.

The ideal candidate would provide 1–2 shifts per month, working from 7 pm–7:30 am or 7 am–7:30 pm (12‑hour shifts). Weekends are not required.

The APP will be responsible for advance practice care delivery in collaboration with Neurocritical Care and Neurosurgical Teams. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, interpretation of diagnostic results, perform bedside procedures, daily progress notes, patient/family education and meetings.

• Competitive hourly wage
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non‑elective contribution
• PTO & paid sick leave
• Tuition assistance, advancement & academic advising
• Parental, adoption and surrogacy leave
• Backup and on‑site childcare
• Well‑being rewards
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Fertility benefits, healthy pregnancy program
• Flexible spending & commuter accounts
• Pet, home, auto, identity theft and legal insurance

Note:

In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Overlook Medical Center’s Atlantic Neuroscience Institute serves as the flagship of Atlantic Health System Neuroscience with good reason. Within New York and New Jersey, we are the only stroke program recognized by Health grades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care nine years in a row. Since 2017, Health grades has recognized Overlook Medical Center among the top five percent of hospitals in the U.S. for excellence in the Treatment of Stroke, Cranial Neurosurgery and Neurosciences more times than any other hospital in New Jersey or New York.

In addition, The Joint Commission has certified our spine surgery program and we were the first hospital in New Jersey to receive their Comprehensive Stroke Center designation. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Overlook when advanced neuroscience care is necessary thanks to telestroke technology, helipads and ambulance transport, and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey.

Our Cyber Knife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year. Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition, advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care, and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission‑certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).