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Sutter Health - Bay Area
San Francisco, California

Physician, Neurology - Headache Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

NeurologyNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a full-time, Board Certified/Board Eligible Adult Headache Neurologist to join the largest multispecialty neurology group in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established and growing Headache program with strong regional referral volume, dedicated support staff, and the ability to shape the future of comprehensive headache care.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Established Headache Program - Join a dedicated team of 3 headache specialists, supported by an experienced NP and clinical staff

High Demand, Built-In Volume - Robust referral network across San Francisco, the Bay Area, and Sutter's Northern California system

  • Procedural Practice - Perform Botox, occipital nerve blocks, SPG blocks, and more
  • Outpatient-Focused with Flexibility - Combine in-person care with telemedicine for longitudinal patient management
  • Modern Practice Setting - Practice in a new medical office building directly across from CPMC Medical Center

Collaborative Neuroscience Environment

  • Be part of a highly integrated neurology and neuroscience program that includes specialists in:
  • Movement disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke and neuro-intervention
  • Neuromuscular medicine
  • Dementia and cognitive neurology
  • Neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, and neuropsychology
  • Neurosurgery

Participate in regular neuroscience grand rounds and multidisciplinary case conferences, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Clinical Scope & Flexibility

While your primary focus will be headache medicine, you'll have the opportunity to tailor your practice based on your interests, including:

  • Expanding into community-based headache clinics across the Bay Area
  • Incorporating general neurology
  • Participating in inpatient consults and call (optional/variable based on interest)
  • Engaging in clinical research through the CPMC Neuroscience Research Institute
  • Teaching medical students and residents

Join a Leading Neurology Program

Be part of an organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional neurological care across Northern California.

Qualifications

  • BC/BE Neurologist
  • Fellowship and/or board certification in Headache Neurology

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 included
  • 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

The physician will provide comprehensive headache care, including procedural interventions like Botox and nerve blocks, within a multispecialty neurology group. They will also have the opportunity to participate in clinical research, teaching, and multidisciplinary case conferences.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Botox administrationMultidisciplinary collaborationNeurological diagnostics

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Neurology - Headache Medicine (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area 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 491 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 46 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 59% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Neurology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in neurologyranked against 491 Neurology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNeurology median $370k (middle half $341k–$402k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neurology listings in California65 active496 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 59% no call · 35% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Neurology hiring demand#14 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed
New Neurology listings181 in the last 30 days160 the 30 days before (+13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Neurology pay trend−9.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (491 Neurology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage (day one, $0-$50/month)
Dental & Vision (100% employer-paid)
8% employer-funded retirement profit-sharing
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
$6,000 annual CME allowance
Relocation Assistance
EPIC EMR
Teaching & Research Opportunities

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.