Physician, Neurology Memory Care; Sacramento, CA)

Physician, Neurology Memory Care (Sacramento, CA)

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

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