Physician, Stroke Neurology (San Francisco, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Stroke Neurologist with advanced training in Neurocritical Care or Vascular Neurology to join a premier and rapidly expanding neuroscience program in San Francisco. This is a unique opportunity to practice within a high-performing, innovation-driven environment that combines the agility of a community-based model with the resources and collaboration of a large, integrated health system.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Top-Tier Stroke & NCC Program – Among the largest vascular neurology and neurocritical care programs in the Bay Area
• Innovative Care Delivery – Participate in a well-established Tele-Stroke Program and Northern California’s only Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU)
• Flexible Practice Environment – Opportunities across academic teaching hospitals and community-based sites
• Subspecialty Growth – Tailor your practice and develop areas of clinical interest within a supportive system
• Strong Team Expansion – Join a growing team of 8 stroke and neurocritical care neurologists within a comprehensive neuroscience service line

Advanced Clinical Environment

• State-of-the-art hospitals and clinics across San Francisco and the Peninsula
• Opportunity to participate in e-Neuro ICU development and comprehensive stroke center initiatives
• High-acuity patient population with strong interdisciplinary support

Academic & Professional Development

• Robust teaching opportunities including Neurocritical Care Fellowship, residents, and medical students
• Academic appointment available
• Access to leadership development programs, mentorship, and system-level initiatives
• Opportunities in program development, philanthropy, and clinical innovation

Research & Innovation

• Engage in cutting-edge research through the Sutter Research Institute and IRB infrastructure
• Participate in clinical trials and innovative programs, including the region’s Mobile Stroke Unit
• Contribute to advancing stroke and neurocritical care delivery models

Join a Mission-Driven Organization

Be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional neurological care through innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Fellowship trained in Neuro-Critical or Vascular Neurology
• Dynamic candidates with strong clinical competency and an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit

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: Tail coverage included
• 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 over 400 physicians 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 infrast