Physician, Neurology - Headache Medicine (San Francisco, CA)
Listed compensation
$318K - $415K
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a full-time BC/BE Adult Headache Neurologist to join our multispecialty neurology group, the largest in the SF Bay area.
Location: 1100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, California 94109
Practice Opportunity
- Candidate will work with our team of Headache specialists (3 physicians, 1 NP and 2 nurses) to continue building a comprehensive Headache program. The Headache clinic sees a broad range of referrals from within our group, the greater San Francisco medical community, the SF Bay Area and the Sutter Northern CA network
- Specialized headache program is focused on providing comprehensive longitudinal care in both outpatient and telemedicine settings
- Physicians perform procedures, including Botox, occipital nerve blocks, SPG blocks, etcAbout our Neurology group:
- Headache program is part of a larger neurology group that includes specialists in movement disorders, epilepsy, dementia, neuromuscular, stroke, neuro-IR, neurosurgery, neuropsychology and neuroradiology
- There are regularly scheduled Neuroscience grand rounds and case conferences (neuroradiology, neuro-oncology, and others)
- Practice is located in a new medical office building across the street from CPMC Medical Center in the heart of San FranciscoCandidate may expand focus of practice to include:
- Outpatient Headache clinic in surrounding Bay Area communities
- Outpatient general neurology
- Inpatient consultations and call
- Clinical research through our affiliation with the CPMC Neuroscience Research Institute
- Teaching medical students and residents
Qualifications
- BC/BE Neurologist
- Fellowship and/or board certification in Headache Neurology
Join Us and Enjoy
- Signing bonus
- Generous benefits package and CME allowance.
- Robust retirement plan
- Relocation allowance
- Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service
Organization Details
Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a multi-specialty medical group made up of over 250 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area.
SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.
Community Information
San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining. The population is very diverse and there is high demand for primary care.
Equal Opportunity Statement
- It is the policy of the Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SWBMG’s employment policies and practices.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive longitudinal care for headache patients in outpatient and telemedicine settings. Responsibilities include performing specialized procedures like Botox and nerve blocks while collaborating within a multispecialty neurology group.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Sutter Health ranks #9 of 12 employers hiring Neurologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$367k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $331k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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