Memory Care Neurologist - Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Disorders | Sacramento, CA

Salary Range USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

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.

Memory Care Specialist
- Neurology / Psychiatry / Geriatrics

Department of Cognitive & Behavioral Neurosciences

Sutter Medical Group
- Sacramento, CA

Ideally, We Are Looking For a Neurology Trained Specialist Who Can Help With Advanced Treatment Management For Alz (amyloid Targeting Infusions And Monitoring Of ARIA On Imaging) But Welcome Applicants From The Following Backgrounds

• Neurologists with training/experience in cognitive & behavioral neurology or dementia
• Psychiatrists with training/experience in geriatric psychiatry or neurocognitive disorders
• Geriatricians with focused expertise in memory care and dementia

This position serves an ambulatory practice role with no hospital call requirements.

• 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.

• Graduate Medical
  
  Education:
  
  Participate in teaching, curriculum development, and mentorship for the emerging Neurology Residency Program, along with other learners.
• Research & Innovation:
  Candidates with an academic or research interest in dementia, neurodegeneration, biomarkers, outcomes, or health-services research are especially encouraged to apply (interest preferred but not required). Opportunities exist to collaborate on novel therapies and delivery platforms, including focused ultrasound and blood-brain barrier modulation for targeted drug delivery as this work matures within the Neuroscience Service Line.
• Technology & Digital Care:
  Partner with the Neuroscience Service Line to leverage technology and mobile devices for cognitive screening, remote monitoring, caregiver support, and data-informed care pathways.

• For interested and qualified candidates, there is a pathway to future consideration for the role of Department Chair for Cognitive & Behavioral Neurosciences, with responsibilities in program vision, faculty recruitment, and strategic development across the Neuroscience Service Line.

• 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)
• Eligibility for California medical licensure
• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care for individuals with cognitive disorders

• 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

Why Join Us?

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
  - Offers strong start!
• $20,000 Relocation Assistance
  - We'll help you make the move.
• Zero-Cost Medical Insurance
  - For you and your family.
• Paid Medical Benefits
  - For employees and dependents.
• Generous CME Allowance
  - We invest in your growth.
• Award-Winning Retirement Plan - 100% 401(k) match.
• Advanced Practice Technology
  - Including EPIC EMR and AI tools.
• Work-Life Balance
  - Enjoy Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle.

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is a vibrant and talented community committed to delivering safe, affordable and high-quality care. Our multi-specialty medical group is comprised of over 1,600 clinicians practicing in seven counties in northern California, most within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. SMG contains primary care and specialty Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians -- nurse practitioners,…