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Sutter Health - Bay Area
San Francisco, California

Physician, Stroke Neurology (San Francisco, CA)

NeurologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Stroke and Tele-Stroke Neurologist with advanced training in Vascular Neurology or Neurocritical Care 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 Program - Among the largest vascular neurology program 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 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 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 nearly 500 clinicians 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 expert stroke and neurocritical care within a high-performing neuroscience program across various clinical and academic settings. Participate in program development, clinical research, and the training of medical students and residents.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Stroke neurologyNeurological diagnosticsInterdisciplinary collaborationMedical teaching

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 455 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage from Day One ($0-$50/month)
Dental & Vision 100% Employer-Paid
8% Employer-Funded Retirement Profit-Sharing
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
$6,000 Annual CME Allowance
Relocation Assistance
EPIC EMR
Academic Appointment Available