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Sutter Health
San Francisco, California

Physician, Stroke Neurology (San Francisco, CA)

NeurologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$370K - $453K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Stroke Neurologist with advanced training in Neurocritical Care or Vascular Neurology to join a premier and rapidly expanding neuroscience program in San Francisco. This is a unique opportunity to practice within a high-performing, innovation-driven environment that combines the agility of a community-based model with the resources and collaboration of a large, integrated health system.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Top-Tier Stroke & NCC Program – Among the largest vascular neurology and neurocritical care programs in the Bay Area

Innovative Care Delivery – Participate in a well-established Tele-Stroke Program and Northern California’s only Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU)

  • Flexible Practice Environment – Opportunities across academic teaching hospitals and community-based sites
  • Subspecialty Growth – Tailor your practice and develop areas of clinical interest within a supportive system
  • Strong Team Expansion – Join a growing team of 8 stroke and neurocritical care neurologists within a comprehensive neuroscience service line
  • Advanced Clinical Environment
  • State-of-the-art hospitals and clinics across San Francisco and the Peninsula
  • Opportunity to participate in e-Neuro ICU development and comprehensive stroke center initiatives
  • High-acuity patient population with strong interdisciplinary support

Academic & Professional Development

  • Robust teaching opportunities including Neurocritical Care Fellowship, residents, and medical students
  • Academic appointment available
  • Access to leadership development programs, mentorship, and system-level initiatives
  • Opportunities in program development, philanthropy, and clinical innovation
  • Research & Innovation
  • Engage in cutting-edge research through the Sutter Research Institute and IRB infrastructure
  • Participate in clinical trials and innovative programs, including the region’s Mobile Stroke Unit
  • Contribute to advancing stroke and neurocritical care delivery models

Join a Mission-Driven Organization

Be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional neurological care through innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
  • Fellowship trained in Neuro-Critical or Vascular Neurology
  • Dynamic candidates with strong clinical competency and an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit

Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners

  • Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
  • Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
  • Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
  • Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
  • Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
  • Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
  • Organization Details
  • Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician‑aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 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.

Advancing the Future of Neuroscience at Sutter Health

Sutter Health is redefining what’s possible in brain health across Northern California—bringing together innovation, advanced care, and access in one of the nation’s most dynamic regions.

At the center of this vision is the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal, a state-of-the-art, five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility currently under development in San Francisco. Located at 3555 César Chávez Street, this flagship center will serve as a regional hub for neurological care, advanced diagnostics, and research, uniting expertise and innovation under one roof.

“Sutter Health has a bold vision for brain health,” said President and CEO Warner Thomas. “This new complex represents our commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality care that fuels innovation and brings the highest standards of neurological health closer to home.”

  • Why This Matters for You
  • Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role—it’s an opportunity to:
  • Be part of a forward-thinking neuroscience program shaping the future of care
  • Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
  • Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco
  • Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment

Be Part of What’s Next

  • If you’re looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
  • Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region’s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality stroke and neurocritical care within a comprehensive neuroscience service line across multiple clinical sites. Participate in program development, clinical research, and the teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Stroke neurologyInterdisciplinary collaborationNeurological diagnostics

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Stroke Neurology (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Neurology — ranked against 474 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 ~$412k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $372k 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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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
22% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 474 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Retirement
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Relocation Assistance
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