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Sutter Health - Bay Area
San Francisco, California

Physician, Neurology - Brain Health (San Francisco, CA)

NeurologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Join a forward-thinking Neurosciences program at the forefront of cognitive and brain health.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a Neurology - Brain Health Physician to join a highly respected, multidisciplinary team delivering innovative care across Northern California. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of cognitive neurology while practicing in one of the most desirable regions in the country.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Mission-Driven Work: Focus on cognitive health, dementia, and memory disorders in a deeply patient-centered model

Premier Brain Health Program: Work alongside leading subspecialists through the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at CPMC

  • True Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time options
  • Practice Your Way: Tailor your clinical focus based on your interests and expertise
  • Collaborative Environment: Integrated care teams including neurology, neuropsychology, social work, and advanced practice clinicians
  • Innovation + Research: Access to clinical trials and research in ALS, epilepsy, and cognitive neurology
  • Telehealth + Modern Infrastructure: Deliver care through advanced, patient-friendly platforms

Your Role

  • Provide comprehensive care for patients with cognitive impairment and neurological conditions
  • Collaborate closely with subspecialists in memory disorders, movement disorders, epilepsy, stroke, and neurosurgery
  • Participate in a multidisciplinary model that supports both patients and families
  • Option to engage in program development, clinical research, or leadership initiatives

Brain Health Centers of Excellence

  • Be part of a nationally recognized model for dementia and cognitive care:
  • Ray Dolby Brain Health Center - San Francisco & Novato
  • Sutter Neuroscience Institute Memory Clinic - Sacramento

These Centers Provide

  • Integrated, team-based care
  • Advanced diagnostics and rehabilitation
  • Access to clinical trials and research
  • Strong partnerships with the Alzheimer's Association
  • Longitudinal, relationship-based patient care
  • Practice Locations - Bay Area
  • San Francisco (Castro Street & Duboce Avenue)
  • Novato (Rowland Way)

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
  • Fellowship Preferred

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 including
  • 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 comprehensive care for patients with cognitive impairment and neurological conditions within a multidisciplinary team. Engage in program development, clinical research, and collaborative care with subspecialists in memory and movement disorders.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Dementia careMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient-centered care

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 & Perks21 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
19% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 461 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 Profit-Sharing Retirement
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
$6,000 Annual CME Allowance
Relocation Assistance
EPIC EMR
Professional Development Opportunities