Physician, Neurology (Elk Grove, CA)
Listed compensation
$369k-$377k
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) seeks to hire a BE/BC General Neurologist to join our dynamic team in Elk Grove, CA.
Open to fellowship trained providers in neuromuscular, headache, cognitive neurology. Focused outpatient clinical work, inpatient call not mandatory.
Qualifications
- BE/BC
- Join Us and Enjoy
Why Join Us?
- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus – Offers strong start!
- $20,000 Relocation Assistance – We’ll help you make the move.
- Zero-Cost Medical Insurance – For you and your family.
- Paid Medical Benefits – For employees and dependents.
- Generous CME Allowance – We invest in your growth.
- Award-Winning Retirement Plan – 100% 401(k) match.
- Advanced Practice Technology – Including EPIC EMR and AI tools.
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy Northern California’s natural beauty and lifestyle.
Organization Details
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento.
SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group.
Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.
Community Information
Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly city just south of Sacramento that offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals.
Known for its diverse and welcoming community, Elk Grove features over 90 parks, scenic trails, and year-round outdoor recreation, along with a rich arts scene, multicultural festivals, and a wide variety of dining and shopping options.
The city’s top-rated public schools, safe neighborhoods, and strong sense of community make it especially appealing. With easy access to wine country, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Elk Grove is a place where lifestyle, culture, and connection come together beautifully.
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
The physician will provide general neurological care in an outpatient clinical setting. The role involves collaborating with a multi-specialty team to deliver high-quality patient care without mandatory inpatient call.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Neurology (Elk Grove, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 476 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Sutter Health ranks #8 of 10 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, 46% require no weekends.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% 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 ~$373k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $337k 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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