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Physician Epileptologist, Pediatric Neurology (Sacramento, CA)

NeurologyIncludes call

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Information

SMG is seeking an Epilepsy Fellowship trained Child Neurologist to join an established practice in Sacramento, CA

Qualifications

  • Board Eligible/Board Certified
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • 2-year income guarantee with shareholder track
  • Productivity bonus
  • Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
  • Relocation assistance up to $20,000
  • PSLF eligible
  • Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
  • CME allowance
  • Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
  • Customizable schedule and appointment slots
  • Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
  • A positive work-life balance and 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.

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 role involves joining an established practice as an Epilepsy Fellowship trained Child Neurologist in Sacramento, CA. The physician will be part of Sutter Medical Group, a large, multi-specialty medical group committed to high-quality care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Child Neurology

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #9 of 13 employers hiring Neurologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 58% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 4,200 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $210k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top Neurologist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 15 employers

6
<$375k
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 15 employers

CME allowance
81% this job
401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
38% this job
Relocation assistance
31% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 473 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Sutter Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Income guarantee
Productivity bonus
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
PSLF eligible
Medical insurance
CME allowance
401(k) match