Physician, Neurology : Headache Medicine

4 days ago
San Francisco, CaliforniaFull TimeNeurology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health - Bay Area as a Headache Neurologist – Outpatient Only in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will work with a multidisciplinary Headache specialty team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and dedicated medication and procedure authorization coordinators as part of a comprehensive Headache program serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area community and the Sutter Northern CA network The specialized Headache program delivers comprehensive, longitudinal care in an outpatient setting with an intentional emphasis on direct patient management rather than a consultation‑only approach Physicians perform procedures including Botox injections, occipital nerve blocks, trigger point injections and SPG blocks, with nursing staff in charge of reconstituting Botox and preparing nerve blocks to ensure efficient and streamlined procedure days Qualifications: Neurology Board Eligibility or Certification Fellowship in Headache Neurology UCNS Board Eligibility or Certification in Headache Medicine About our Neurology group: The Headache program is part of a larger neurology group that includes specialists in movement disorders, epilepsy, dementia, neuromuscular, vascular, neuro-oncology, pain management, sleep medicine, general neurology, neuro-IR, neurosurgery, neuropsychology and neuroradiology There are regularly scheduled Neuroscience grand rounds and case conferences (neuroradiology, neuro-oncology, and others) Candidate may expand focus of practice to include: Teaching medical students and residents Outpatient Headache clinic in Marin County Clinical research through our affiliation with the CPMC Neuroscience Research Institute Qualifications Neurology Board Eligibility or Certification Fellowship in Headache Neurology UCNS Board Eligibility or Certification in Headache Medicine Join Us and Enjoy A strong, collegial physician culture Deep subspecialty expertise across disciplines Organizational commitment to growth, quality, and patient‑centered care Competitive compensation, generous benefits and a robust retirement program Organization Details Why Sutter Health and 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.
  • provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of.

Requirements

  • oncology, pain management, sleep medicine, general neurology, neuro
  • IR, neurosurgery, neuropsychology and neuroradiology There are regularly scheduled Neuroscience grand rounds and case conferences (neuroradiology, neuro

Benefits & Compensation

  • 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.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sutter Health - Bay Area in United States.

Key Skills

NeurologyHeadache medicineBotox injectionsOccipital nerve blocksTrigger point injectionsSPG blocksPatient managementMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical researchTeachingOutpatient care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Neurology : Headache Medicine at Sutter Health - Bay Area a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Neurology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

This Neurology position at Sutter Health - Bay Area is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Francisco, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neurology, Headache medicine, Botox injections, Occipital nerve blocks, Trigger point injections, SPG blocks, Patient management, Multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive, longitudinal care for headache patients in an outpatient setting. Perform specialized procedures including Botox injections, nerve blocks, and trigger point injections as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Generous Benefits, Robust Retirement Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Benefits
Robust Retirement Program
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago

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