Physician, Neurology (Santa Cruz, CA)

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimeNeurology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

No salary listed — Neurology pays $330k median

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a Physician, Neurology (Santa Cruz, CA) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.

Requirements

  • life balance Relocation allowance Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus Generous

Benefits & Compensation

  • based income 401K, cash
  • balance retirement plan, HSA Organization Details We are one of the largest multi
  • biking and the San Lorenzo River for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Long stretches of tree

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a Physician, Neurology (Santa Cruz, CA).

Key Skills

General NeurologyBC/BE CertificationMedical LicensingPatient CareSubspecialties WelcomeCall Coverage
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Neurology (Santa Cruz, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Neurology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

This Neurology position at Sutter Health - Bay Area is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Flexible scheduling options available

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General Neurology, BC/BE Certification, Medical Licensing, Patient Care, Subspecialties Welcome, Call Coverage. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will practice full-time General Neurology in Santa Cruz, CA, managing an average of 10-13 patients per day without focusing on pain management. Responsibilities include sharing call duties within an established group of neurologists.

Benefits package: Schedule flexibility, Sabbaticals, Relocation allowance, Guaranteed salary for two years, Production bonus, Generous benefits package, Shareholder eligibility, 401K. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Neurology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

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Benefits & Perks

Schedule flexibility
Sabbaticals
Relocation allowance
Guaranteed salary for two years
Production bonus
Generous benefits package
Shareholder eligibility
401K
6.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago