Summary Information
Job #: 29008
Work Location:
US – Santa Monica, CA
US – Santa Monica, CA
Salary: $142100-348100 Annually
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p
Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p
Job Type:
1 – Staff: Contract
1 – Staff: Contract
Duration: 1 year
Posted Date:
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
Staff Physician- Neurology, Santa Monica
Description
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 a board certified/eligible Neurologist for our Santa Monica Neurology Clinic.
Click here to learn more about the Santa Monica Practice.
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
· 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
· 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 300,000-430,000 annual base salary. Quality incentives and productivity models will be determined by the medical director.
Qualifications
Requirements:
· A MD or DO degree
· A MD or DO degree
· ABPN Board certified or board eligible
· California licensed or license 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
· 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.
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