Physician, Neurology - Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology (San Francisco, CA)
Sutter Health
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Job summary
Sutter West Bay Medical Group in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist to join a multidisciplinary neuroscience program delivering innovative care for dementia, memory disorders, and cognitive health.
Be part of the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center and Sutter Neuroscience Institute memory clinic across San Francisco and Novato, with opportunities for clinical trials, telehealth, and collaboration with neurology, neuropsychology, social work, and APPs.
Qualifications
- Board certification or eligibility in neurology.
- Cognitive Neurology Fellowship preferred.
- Consider other specialists with dementia/memory focus (general neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists).
Education
Job description
Join a forward-thinking Neurosciences program at the forefront of cognitive and brain health.
Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist to join a highly respected, multidisciplinary team delivering innovative care across Northern California. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of cognitive neurology while practicing in one of the most desirable regions in the country.
- Mission-Driven Work: Focus on cognitive health, dementia, and memory disorders in a deeply patient-centered model
- Premier Brain Health Program: Work alongside leading subspecialists through the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at CPMC
- Advancing Alzheimer's Care: Be part of a program leading in the delivery of advanced therapies for Alzheimer's disease
- True Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time options
- Practice Your Way: Tailor your clinical focus based on your interests and expertise
- Collaborative Environment: Integrated care teams including neurology, neuropsychology, social work, and advanced practice clinicians
- Innovation + Research: Access to clinical trials and research in ALS, epilepsy, and cognitive neurology
- Telehealth + Modern Infrastructure: Deliver care through advanced, patient-friendly platforms
Be part of a nationally recognized model for dementia and cognitive care:
- Ray Dolby Brain Health Center - San Francisco & Novato
- Sutter Neuroscience Institute Memory Clinic - Sacramento
These centers provide:
- Integrated, team-based care
- Advanced diagnostics and rehabilitation
- Access to clinical trials and research
- Strong partnerships with the Alzheimer's Association
- Longitudinal, relationship-based patient care
- San Francisco (Castro Street & Duboce Avenue)
- Novato (Rowland Way)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Cognitive Neurology Fellowship preferred
- Will also consider:
- General Neurologists with an interest in dementia
- Geriatricians with an interest in memory disorders
- Psychiatrists trained in cognitive/memory disorders or neuropsychiatry
- 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 including
- 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
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.
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."
- 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
If you're looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
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.
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.
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