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Sutter Health
Elk Grove, California

Physician, Neurology (Elk Grove, CA)

NeurologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$369k-$377k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Neuromuscular medicineHeadache management

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).

Top Neurologist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 11 employers

5
<$420k
8
$420k-490k
4
$490k-560k
1
$628k
1
$649k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
19% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$350k-$628k
#3

Physician Atlanta GA

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 476 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Elk Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$548k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,716/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
$20,000 Relocation Assistance
Zero-Cost Medical Insurance
Paid Medical Benefits
Generous CME Allowance
100% 401(k) Match
Advanced Practice Technology (EPIC EMR, AI tools)