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Fairfield, California

Physician, Neurologist - Full Scope, Napa (Full Time)

Neurology Above average in NeurologyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$350k-$628k

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Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

At Northbay Health, the Board-Certified, Licensed Neurologist will practice
within our highly regarded health system in Northern California. NorthBay Health
Neuroscience & Spine is comprised of expert neuroscience specialists dedicated
to treating the full spectrum of complex neurological conditions.

With expertise in stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and
other dementias, brain tumors, neurotrauma, and other neurological conditions,
our specialists provide around-the-clock emergency care with support from
advanced-trained nurses and therapists for our health system in Solano County
and Napa, California.

Scope of Practice: Full-scope neurology practice, combining a full-time
outpatient clinic with inpatient call coverage

Outpatient Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with dedicated
procedure and administrative time

Call Schedule: 7 days of inpatient call coverage

Daily Patient Census: 14 to 16 patients

Equipment/Resources: State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment resources

Provider Support: Collaborative team of physicians and Advanced Practice
Providers (APPs)

Primary Responsibilities

* Diagnose complex neurological conditions through patient history, physical
examinations, and specialized neurological testing.
* Counsel patients and families regarding neurological disorders, treatment
plans, and prognosis.
* Order and interpret neurological diagnostic tests, including neuroimaging
studies.
* Prescribe and administer appropriate treatments and medications.
* Monitor patients for behavioral, cognitive, and other treatment-related side
effects.
* Coordinate and order supportive care services as needed.
* Participate in neuroscience research and quality improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals
throughout the community and hospital system.
* Stay current with advances in neurology, emerging treatments, and new
medications.
* Evaluate and manage specialized neurological conditions, including sleep
disorders, neuroimmunology, neuro-oncology, behavioral neurology, and
neurogenetics.
* Perform and interpret lumbar punctures, electroencephalography (EEG),
electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).

Qualifications

* MD or DO degree

* Board-certified in Neurology

* Licensed to practice medicine in the state

* Proven experience in Neurology procedures

* Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Compensation and Benefits (Based on 1.0 FTE W2)

* Total Compensation Range: $627, 560 - year 1 based on a 1.0 FTE employed
(W2) 

* Income Guarantee: $349,632 (Year 1-2) 

* Sign On Bonus up to $40,000

* Relocation available for qualified candidates up to $20,000

* Benefits Health/Dental/401K

* Positive work-life balance

* Collaborative and energized clinical teams

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

* Attendance is an essential function of the job. 

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the 

* essential functions.

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect
Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide
behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa,
Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our
communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center
and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care
locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics,
surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized
for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and
multiple U. S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an
environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the
health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established
eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision
insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off
including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement
plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles,
professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program,
wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based
compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational
performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions
use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related
experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role.
Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are
eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is
structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of
healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto
Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency
partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of
established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party
candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders,
physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

More Information

Visit NorthBay Health Careers for recruitment FAQs
[https://www.northbay.org/careers/recruitment-faq.html] and additional
information.

Key Responsibilities

The neurologist will diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions through patient history, physical exams, and specialized testing. They will also provide inpatient call coverage and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingPatient counselingNeuroimaging interpretationStroke careEpilepsy treatmentClinical collaborationPatient monitoringTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Neurologist - Full Scope, Napa (Full Time) at NorthBay Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 465 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

NorthBay Health ranks #2 of 16 employers hiring Neurologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% 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).

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Neurology

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About NorthBay Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $40,000
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
Health/Dental/Vision
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Education reimbursement
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
Life, disability, and long-term care coverage
Employee Assistance Program