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NorthBay Health
Fairfield, California

Physician, Neurologist - Fairfield

NeurologyIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$400k-$460k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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 at Northbay Medical Center and VacaValley Hospital.

Northbay Health is ideally located between the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Sacramento. With an abundance of recreation and leisure opportunities, Northern California offers an exceptional setting for an active and healthy lifestyle.

At Northbay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it.

Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and supported throughout their healthcare journey.

Position Overview

  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with dedicated procedure and administrative time
  • Call Schedule: Shared call rotation
  • 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 Perks

  • Total Compensation Range: $400,000 - $460,000
  • Income Guarantee
  • Sign On Bonus/Relocation available for qualified candidates
  • A positive work-life balance
  • Collaborative and energized clinical teams

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

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Key Responsibilities

The neurologist will diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions through physical examinations, specialized testing, and patient counseling. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingNeuroimaging interpretationClinical researchTeam collaborationTreatment planningNeurological assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Neurologist - Fairfield 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 480 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

NorthBay Health ranks #2 of 11 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, 48% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% 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 ~$430k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $388k 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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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
CME allowance
57%
Relocation assistance
29% this job
Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 480 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$528k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,389/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Vallejo, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About NorthBay Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Income Guarantee
Sign On Bonus/Relocation available
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, disability, and long-term care coverage
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Education reimbursement
Professional development and training programs