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

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyNeurology
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary Range$318,000.00 to $415,000.00 / Year
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeNot Specified
Bonuses OfferedNegotiable

Job Description

Opportunity Information:
Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Adult Headache Neurologist to join the largest multispecialty neurology group in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This is a unique opportunity to practice within a well-established, highly supported Headache program designed to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care across the Sutter Northern California network.

Specialized Headache Program

  • Join a multidisciplinary Headache team including physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, and dedicated authorization coordinators
  • Practice within a true comprehensive care model, emphasizing longitudinal outpatient management rather than consult-only care
  • Perform a wide range of procedures, including:
    • Botox injections
    • Occipital nerve blocks
    • Trigger point injections
    • SPG blocks
  • Enjoy highly efficient procedure days, with nursing support handling Botox preparation and block setup allowing you to stay focused on patient care

Collaborative Neuroscience Environment

  • Be part of a robust and highly subspecialized neurology group, including expertise in:
    movement disorders, epilepsy, dementia, neuromuscular disease, vascular neurology, neuro-oncology, pain medicine, sleep, neuro-interventional radiology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, and neuroradiology
  • Participate in regular neuroscience grand rounds and multidisciplinary case conferences, fostering collaboration and continuous learning

Opportunities to Grow Your Career

  • Expand your practice to include:
    • Teaching medical students and residents
    • Development of an outpatient Headache clinic in Marin County
    • Participation in clinical research through 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:

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: Full coverage including tail
    • 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.


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 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.

Facility & Address

  • Sutter Health
  • 2645 Ocean Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132

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