Staff Physician- Neurology, Santa Monica

Overview

Work Location:

Santa Monica, CA, USA. Onsite or Remote. Fully On-Site.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p. Posted Date: 02/11/2026. Salary Range: $142, Annually.

Employment Type:

1 - Staff:
Contract. Duration: 1 year. Job #: 29008.

Join one of the nation’s leading academic health systems and bring your passion for neurology to a dynamic team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and advancing brain health at UCLA Health. We are seeking aboard certified/eligible Neurologist for our Santa Monica Neurology Clinic.

As a skilled and compassionate clinician within our Faculty Practice Group’s Community Neurology division, you will provide exceptional patient care while also working to streamline processes to maximize customer satisfaction. You will:

• Respect privacy and dignity of patients, family members, visitors and co-workers
• Promptly refill all prescription medications
• Collaborate with other physicians, staff, home health, nursing home, and residential staff
• Communicate with patients via patient portal and phone calls
• Participate in rotating neurology evening and weekend call schedule
• Coordinate care with provider, specialist or ancillary services
• Serve as role model for the profession and the organization
• Comply with HIPAA and confidentiality policies/procedures
• Ensure compliance with Department of Public Health, Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies

The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The target salary range for this position is ,000 annual base salary. Quality incentives and productivity models will be determined by the medical director.

• A MD or DO degree
• ABPN Board certified or board eligible
• California licensed or license eligible
• DEA licensed
• Experience with Epic Systems, preferred
• A strong diagnostician with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, preferred
• Highly skilled in professional practice, preferred

Living in West Los Angeles

LA’s Westside features some of the most charming neighborhoods in Southern California. Westwood is home to the UCLA campus, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, the Hammer Museum and the Geffen Playhouse. It offers a vibrant cultural scene with plenty of entertainment and nightlife possibilities. Beverly Hills’ beautiful neighborhoods stretch from mid-city to the hills and beyond. It borders Century City, known for its plentiful shopping and dining, as well as great neighborhoods.

Head a little south to Marina Del Rey where you’ll find a laid-back atmosphere with running and bike paths. Just west is Santa Monica, known for its beaches and boardwalk, not to mention the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. Take a stroll and experience the funky vibe of nearby Venice Beach, or jump on the bike path that stretches for miles in both directions.

Just north, you’ll find Pacific Palisades, a spectacular area in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct;

have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.