Physician, Neurology Memory Care (Sacramento, CA)
Opportunity Information
Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Memory Care Specialist to join the Department of Cognitive & Behavioral Neurosciences within the SMG Neuroscience Service Line in Sacramento, California.
About the role
Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including a high volume of patients receiving monoclonal antibody infusion therapies (e.g., lecanemab/donanemab and future agents).
Practice within a multidisciplinary memory program in close collaboration with neuropsychology, social work, primary care, neurology, psychiatry, and geriatrics.
Help grow and shape a regional center of excellence for memory care, with a strong emphasis on high-quality, team-based, longitudinal care.
Play an active role in recruiting and mentoring additional memory-care specialists as the department expands.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including a high volume of patients receiving monoclonal antibody infusion therapies (e.g., lecanemab/donanemab and future agents).
- Practice within a multidisciplinary memory program in close collaboration with neuropsychology, social work, primary care, neurology, psychiatry, and geriatrics.
- Help grow and shape a regional center of excellence for memory care, with a strong emphasis on high-quality, team-based, longitudinal care.
- Play an active role in recruiting and mentoring additional memory-care specialists as the department expands.
Qualifications
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology, Psychiatry, or Geriatrics
- Fellowship training in behavioral neurology, geriatric psychiatry, geriatric medicine, or related memory-care fellowship preferred (or equivalent clinical experience in dementia care)
- Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care for individuals with cognitive disorders
Preferred Attributes
- Interest in program-building, recruitment, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Experience with or enthusiasm for disease-modifying therapies and infusion-based treatment
- Comfort with technology-enabled care, including EMR-based workflows, telehealth, and mobile cognitive screening tools
- Prior leadership, educational, or research experience, is a plus
Benefits
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
$20,000 Relocation Assistance
Zero-Cost Medical Insurance
Paid Medical Benefits
Advanced Practice Technology – Including EPIC EMR and AI tools
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy Northern California’s natural beauty and lifestyle.