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Castro Valley, California

Physician, Neurology (Castro Valley, CA)

NeurologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$374k-$413k

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Job Description

  • Opportunity Information
  • Sutter East Bay Medical Group is seeking a full-time, Neurology Physician
  • Location: Castro Valley, California

Position Details

Full-time, clinic-based Neurology position with Sutter East Bay Medical Group Neurology Department. The position is based in Castro Valley, California affiliated with Eden Medical Center. The practice is community-based requiring competency in a wide range of neurologic conditions.

We currently need additional clinical expertise and emphasis on electrodiagnostic medicine requiring training and competency in EMG/NCV testing and neuromuscular expertise. The neurology department in the East Bay is comprised of 16 providers spread over 5 clinic locations.

Many of the Neurologists in the department have subspecialty training in areas including headache, neuro immunology, multiple sclerosis, stroke, dementia, movement disorders, epilepsy and neuromuscular disease, sleep medicine. There are 2 neurologists who also do EMG/NCV.

The group encourages collaboration in patient care and it is common that we refer patients to each other for additional expertise.

There is no current requirement for inpatient consultation or care though may be included if desired by the clinician.

Qualifications

  • BC/BE in Neurology
  • Must have CA license or obtain prior to start date
  • Completion of neurophysiology fellowship with competency in EMG/NCV studies
  • Join Us and Enjoy
  • Competitive compensation with income guarantee
  • Shareholder eligibility following 24 months of employment
  • Full benefit package
  • Relocation allowance
  • Robust retirement program

Organization Details

We are an industry leading, rapidly growing multi-specialty medical group made up of over 600 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants practicing in 25+ specialties throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Our medical group is recognized for its excellence in compassionate, patient-centered care having received multiple awards for our quality, innovation and leadership.

Sutter East Bay Medical Group is affiliated with the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support to our medical group, including the latest technology thereby allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Castro Valley is a friendly, peaceful unincorporated town, populated by about 60 thousand people. Castro Valley is located in the heart of the greater Bay Area of northern California.

Located in Alameda County, just 20 miles southeast of San Francisco and minutes from Oakland, Castro Valley offers the perfect balance of nature, convenience, and community spirit.

Nestled in a quiet valley surrounded by tree covered rolling hills, Castro Valley residents, businesses, and visitors enjoy a rural atmosphere at the hub of California's cultural, economical and recreational heartland.

Castro Valley boasts such natural amenities as an extensively developed park system, swimming lagoon, 315-acre lake, and a beautiful 18-hole golf course. Schools are top notch, and the community is tight knit.

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

Provide comprehensive neurological care in a clinic-based setting with an emphasis on electrodiagnostic medicine. Collaborate with a multi-specialty group of providers to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Neurology (Castro Valley, CA) at Sutter Health 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 490 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #6 of 16 employers hiring Neurologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 58% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Neurology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in neurologyranked against 490 Neurology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$374k–$413kNeurology median $340k (middle half $291k–$370k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$356k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neurology listings in California63 active497 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 58% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Neurology pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sutter Health#6 of 16 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (490 Neurology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 490 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sutter Health

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with income guarantee
Shareholder eligibility after 24 months
Full benefit package
Relocation allowance
Robust retirement program

Living in Castro Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.02M≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,011/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

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