Location & Practice Overview

Base Location San Francisco, CA
Department Pediatric Neurology / Epilepsy
Practice Type Multi-Specialty Group Practice
Care Setting Inpatient & Outpatient, Level 4 Epilepsy Center
Regional Context Part of Northern California pediatric neurology group spanning San Francisco and Santa Clara sites

Responsibilities

  • Attend on the inpatient pediatric video EEG monitoring unit in San Francisco
  • Interpret vEEG studies and routine EEGs
  • Provide consultations for medically-refractory epilepsy cases
  • Participate in pediatric epilepsy surgery evaluation and management in Santa Clara
  • Engage in medical student, resident, and fellow teaching and education

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet board and licensing standards for pediatric neurology with epilepsy focus and hold or be eligible for California credentials.

Education
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certification
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Neurology with additional Epileptology training/fellowship
License
Current or eligible for California Medical License
Experience
Completion of Pediatric Neurology residency and Epilepsy fellowship; experience in Level 4 epilepsy center preferred
DEA
Valid DEA registration or eligibility

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time annual salary range is $331,740 to $342,000 plus potential incentives. Reduced schedules receive pro-rated compensation.

  • Performance incentives up to $33,160
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Interest-free home loan program up to $250,000 and relocation assistance up to $10,000
  • Generous paid time off, holidays, CME, and education leave
  • Shareholder track with pension plan and 401k
  • Malpractice and tail insurance coverage with PSLF eligibility

Schedule & Work Environment

Schedule Full-time with flexible scheduling options and reduced schedules available
Call Requirement Shared call rotation for inpatient EEG monitoring
EMR System Advanced Epic-based electronic medical record system with AI-assisted charting
Remote Option Limited remote opportunities for EEG interpretation

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role centers on pediatric patients with epilepsy and related neurological disorders within a Level 4 comprehensive epilepsy program that includes monitoring, dietary therapies, and surgical pathways.

Patient Group Pediatric patients with epilepsy and neurological disorders
Clinical Focus Medically-refractory epilepsy and complex seizure disorders
Support Resources Neuropsychology, RN case management, ketogenic and modified Atkins diet programs, MEG
Surgical Component Level 4 pediatric epilepsy surgery program based in Santa Clara

About The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is the physician-led medical group serving Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California. It operates as an independent, self-governed multispecialty group within the integrated Kaiser Permanente system that includes Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.

Organization Type Physician-led multispecialty medical group
Geographic Footprint Northern California, with multiple medical centers and clinics
Scale Approximately 10,000 physicians caring for more than 4.6 million members
Care Model Integrated value-based system with physicians directing clinical decisions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California medical licensure required at the time of application?
California licensure is required to practice; candidates who are eligible to obtain the license may apply and will receive support during credentialing.
Does the role involve travel between San Francisco and Santa Clara?
Yes. Inpatient video EEG monitoring occurs in San Francisco while pediatric epilepsy surgery evaluation and management take place in Santa Clara as part of the regional Level 4 program.
Are reduced or flexible schedules available?
Full-time is the standard, but flexible scheduling options and reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available depending on departmental needs.
What is the typical hiring timeline?
The process generally takes 4–8 weeks from application to offer, with dedicated support for credentialing and licensure.

Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist in San Francisco, CA

This Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist role centers on complex seizure care within a regional Level 4 pediatric epilepsy program that links inpatient monitoring in San Francisco with surgical evaluation in Santa Clara. The physician joins a group of 15 pediatric neurologists and works across video EEG interpretation, refractory epilepsy consultations, and multidisciplinary pathways that include dietary therapies and neuropsychology support. Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows forms part of the clinical day. The position sits inside a physician-led multispecialty model that removes administrative burdens such as authorizations and billing, allowing focus on diagnostic and therapeutic decisions for pediatric patients with epilepsy.

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