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West Covina, California

Neuro-Surgeon

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$350K–$400K,

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

West Covina, CA – Seeking Neuro Surgeons

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Neuro surgeons.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.

Neuro-surgeon will primarily be seeing cases at Queen of the valley hospital but will rotate among all three Emanate sites.

The Practice

  • Queen of the Valley Hospital – West Covina, California
  • Vituity’s physician partnership culture inspires clinician retention and engagement, and supports autonomy to make local decisions.
  • Equal distribution among all practicing physicians.
  • No outside investors, external stakeholders, or long-term debt.
  • Hospital hopes to see 250 - 300 neuro-surgery cases annually.

The Community

  • Landmarks: Features Plaza West Covina, a lively shopping and dining destination.
  • Outdoor Recreation: Includes Galster Wilderness Park for hiking and picnicking.
  • Seasonal Weather: Warm summers and mild winters ideal for year-round activities.
  • Regional Location: Centrally located near Los Angeles, San Gabriel Mountains, and Orange County beaches.
  • Community Spirit: Known for its cultural events and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Family-Friendly: Offers excellent schools and amenities for families.
  • Cultural Accessibility: Easy access to diverse attractions throughout Southern California.
  • Balanced Lifestyle: Combines suburban comfort with outdoor and urban conveniences.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $350,000 – $400,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience, plus 40%25 of collections. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

The neurosurgeon will primarily perform surgical cases at Queen of the Valley Hospital while rotating across three Emanate sites. They will participate as an equitable partner in the Vituity physician-owned model to provide high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurosurgery. A current California state medical license is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical PracticeSurgical ProceduresMedical LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationDecision Making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neuro-Surgeon at Med America a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 988 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 92% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 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 ~$375k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $339k 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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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 988 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in West Covina

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,580/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, 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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Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
Extraordinary 401K plan
Annual profit distribution
Yearly cash bonus
K-1 status pay structure
Student loan refinancing discounts
EAP and travel assistance