Neurology Physician

Dignity Health Medical Group – Sequoia is seeking a General Neurology Physician for our majority outpatient practice in Belmont, along with our Stroke Director opportunity at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City.  Sequoia Hospital has an Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Join our team and practice alongside established physicians Dr. Jeffrey Javerbaum and Dr. Chi-Chen Mao as well as other community partners.

Practice Highlights:

• Humankindness culture that treats you as a person, not a number
• Collegial and autonomous work environment
• Emphasis on high quality of care over quantity
• Opportunity to perform EEGs and EMGs
• Teaching opportunity to precept advanced practice providers 
• Hospital call shared with other Neurologists (Telephone Only)

Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a dynamic and growing multi-specialty group providing high quality medical services to patients in San Mateo County. We are affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Community
San Mateo County is a highly desirable and family-friendly place to live. The weather is remarkably mild year-round, with an average temperature of 68 degrees. The communities are located half-way between San Francisco and San Jose. Known for their wooded hills, views of the San Francisco Bay, and stretches of open space, there are quiet residential communities in the midst of the culturally and technologically rich San Francisco Bay area.

• Outpatient Care: Diagnose and treat patients with neurological conditions such as migraines, seizures, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathies in a clinic setting.
• Hospital Call Coverage: Participate in shared on-call rotations, managing inpatient neurological emergencies, including stroke alerts and acute neurological conditions.
• Stroke Directorship: Oversee stroke program operations, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and maintaining certifications for Dignity Health Sequoia's stroke center.
• Acute Stroke Management: Lead and coordinate care for patients presenting with acute strokes, including administration of tPA and thrombectomy protocols.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with emergency department staff, hospitalists, and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes for both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Program Development: Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives for stroke care, including staff education, protocol updates, and performance metrics monitoring.
• Community Engagement: Provide educational outreach to the community and medical professionals about stroke prevention, recognition, and management.
• Teaching and Mentorship: Mentor medical students, residents, or fellows rotating through the department as part of their training.
• Administrative Duties: Attend hospital and departmental meetings, contribute to strategic planning for neurological and stroke services, and manage relevant documentation and reporting.
• Research and Continuing Education: Stay updated on advances in neurology and stroke care through continuing education and contribute to clinical research efforts if applicable.

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.