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NorthBay Health
Fairfield, California

Physician, Neurologist - Inpatient, Napa (Full Time, Day)

Neurology Above average in NeurologyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $627,560

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join NorthBay Health as a Inpatient Neurologist – M-F Days, $627K+ Total Comp in Fairfield, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $349,632 - $627,560
  • Signing bonus: $40,000.
  • Relocation assistance: $20,000.
  • Income Guarantee Years 1-2 ($349,632)
  • Retention Bonus up to $30,000
  • Quality Incentive Eligible Year 3
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Coverage

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off, competitive compensation, a signing bonus. Work with NorthBay Health in Fairfield, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The neurologist will diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions through physical examinations, specialized testing, and the interpretation of neuroimaging. They are also responsible for coordinating supportive care, participating in research initiatives, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-certified in Neurology. A valid medical license to practice in the state and proven experience in performing neurological procedures are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careStroke managementEpilepsy treatmentLumbar punctureElectroencephalographyElectromyographyNerve conduction studiesNeuroimaging interpretationDiagnostic testingPatient counselingClinical collaborationQuality improvementNeuroscience researchEmergency care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Neurologist - Inpatient, Napa (Full Time, Day) at NorthBay 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 445 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% 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)), so the posted ~$489k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $441k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Neurologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 23 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Loan repayment
23%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Neurology

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About NorthBay Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fairfield, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Income Guarantee Years 1-2 ($349,632)
Sign-On Bonus up to $40,000
Relocation Assistance up to $20,000
Retention Bonus up to $30,000
Quality Incentive Eligible Year 3
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Coverage
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Bereavement)