Physician, Neurodegenerative (Berkeley/Castro Valley, CA)

Neurodegenerative Physician

Sutter East Bay Medical Group

Opportunity Information:

Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) is seeking to hire a full-time neurodegenerative (cognitive disorders, Parkinson’s disease/movement disorders) trained physician to join an established group of Neurologists providing Neurology services in the SF East Bay area

The department of neurology consists of 17 physicians and advanced practice clinicians who provide neurological care to the larger East Bay area. While each of the clinicians subspecialize, all also hold subspecialty training and interests.

The current position is meant to be chiefly ambulatory with opportunities to provide some inpatient care to patients with neurologic disorders if desired.

SEBMG is a rapidly growing multi-specialty medical group whose physicians and advanced practice clinicians work in 10 care centers and 4 hospitals in the San Francisco East Bay. SEBMG is affiliated with Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization providing operational and administrative support to the medical group.

Position details:

Provide high-level comprehensive care to patients with Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders, including programming of deep brain stimulators and subcutaneous medication pumps.

Management of patients with dementing illnesses, in collaboration with extensive clinical staff, including advanced practice pharmacist, medical social worker, and neuropsychologist.

Department Highlights:

Multiple sub-specialty neurology group with expertise in many areas of Neurology.

Multiple hybrid Neurologist working both inpatient and outpatient.

Comprehensive stroke center and one of the two hospitals.

Opportunities for clinical research, with dedicated research staff.

• Board Certified/Eligible
• Possess active and unrestricted California Medical License
• Current DEA license

• Competitive compensation with income guarantee
• Residency Stipend of $1,000 per month for residents who commit to hire for a maximum of 12 months
• Shareholder eligibility after 2 years of employment
• Robust benefits and retirement packages
• Multiple health plan options, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k), safe harbor, and pension plan contributions
• Signing Bonus
• Relocation Allowance
• Malpractice and tail insurance coverage

Founded in 2005, Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) is a rapidly growing multi-specialty medical group whose physicians and advanced practice clinicians work in more than ten care centers and four hospitals in the San Francisco East Bay Area. Sutter East Bay Medical Group is affiliated with the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (SEBMF), a not-for-profit health care organization providing operational and administrative support to our medical group. The foundation provides the latest technology and clinical support, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. SEBMG includes 400+ clinicians in more than twenty specialties and provides exemplary health care to the communities we serve.

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