Memory Care Specialist – Neurology
Sutter Health
Memory Care Specialist – Neurology
Sutter Health
Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals
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
We welcome applicants from the following backgrounds:
• Neurologists with training/experience in cognitive & behavioral neurology or dementia
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This is a full-time ambulatory position with no hospital call requirements.
Role & Program
• 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.
Academic, Research & Technology Opportunities
• 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.
Leadership Pathway
• 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.
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)
• Eligibility for California medical licensure
• 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
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, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, who make up about 20% of our group. Our clinicians not only excel in clinical practice but are also actively engaged in teaching, research, leadership, community outreach, and volunteer work. SMG has earned both local and national recognition for excellence in patient care and experience.
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Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network serving Northern California. It operates a broad system of medical facilities—including hospitals, outpatient centers, and research institutes—to provide care for everything from routine checkups to complex surgeries. The network uses digital health tools and conducts clinical research to improve patient outcomes, and it reinvests earnings back into community health initiatives, medical research, and facility improvements. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government health programs. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while expanding preventive care and wellness programs to improve long-term community health.
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