Physician, Neurology - Brain Health (San Francisco, CA)
Listed compensation
$302K - $371K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Opportunity Information
Sutter West Bay Medical Group has an opportunity for a Neurology - Brain Health Physician to join a premier, innovative, and rapidly growing group of physicians. Our clinics provide all the advantages of a community-based private practice with the added support of a larger, multispecialty organization.
Work in one of the most desirable areas in the United States with easy access to beaches, mountain recreation, and world-class restaurants. Experience exceptional work-life balance to enjoy all the area has to offer.
Close collaboration with renown neurological subspecialists based at CPMC.
Specific responsibilities can be structured to suit the candidate’s interests and skills.
Our neurology group includes specialists in headache, movement disorders, dementia, neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy stroke, and neurosurgery. We also have strong clinical research programs in ALS, epilepsy and cognitive neurology.
- Access to an expansive, multispecialty physician network
- Telehealth Capability
- Full-time or part-time opportunities
- Flexible schedules for work-life balance
- Autonomy within your practice
- Leadership and growth opportunities
Brain Health Centers
The Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at CPMC in San Francisco and Novato, along with the Sutter Neuroscience Institute Memory Clinic in Sacramento, offers integrated, multidisciplinary care for people living with cognitive impairment or dementia.
Care teams include physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, neuropsychologists, medical assistants and administrative staff, all working together to support patients and their families at every stage of care.
The Ray Dolby Brain Health Center also partners with the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California to connect patients and families with additional education, support and community resources.
Patients benefit from advanced diagnostics, rehabilitation services, access to research and clinical trials, and comprehensive psychological and social support. Compassionate, long-term relationships with care teams are central to this approach, ensuring care that supports both medical needs and overall well-being.
The Ray Dolby Brain Health Center serves patients throughout Northern California with locations located in the bay area and Sacramento Valley.
- Bay Area
- 45 Castro Street, Suite 220 in San Francisco
- 601 Duboce Avenue, Suite 165A in San Francisco
- 101 Rowland Way, Suite 240 in Novato.
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
- Fellowship Preferred
- Join Us and Enjoy
- Generous benefits package and CME allowance.
- Robust retirement plan
Relocation Allowance
- Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service
- 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.
Sutter West Bay Medical Group Provides
- A strong, collegial physician culture
- Deep subspecialty expertise across disciplines
- Organizational commitment to growth, quality, and patient‑centered care
- Competitive compensation, generous benefits and a robust retirement program
- 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 integrated, multidisciplinary care for patients with cognitive impairment and dementia within the Brain Health Centers. Collaborate with neurological subspecialists and a diverse care team to support patients and families through all stages of care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Neurology - Brain Health (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health a 7.5 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 ~$337k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $304k 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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