Brain Injury Medicine Physician – Physiatrist or Neurologist – Sacramento, CA (BB135046)
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Job description
Brain Injury Medicine Physician – Physiatrist or Neurologist
Location: Sacramento, California
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Neurology
Practice Setting: Outpatient
Position Type: Full-Time | Anticipated Start: Summer 2027
Position Overview
Join a growing, physician-led multidisciplinary practice specializing in traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-concussive syndromes, and complex neurological rehabilitation. We are seeking a fellowship-trained Physiatrist or Neurologist with specialized training in Brain Injury Medicine to provide comprehensive outpatient care across established clinic locations in California and Nevada.
This opportunity offers 100% outpatient practice, no hospital call, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship in medicolegal medicine, including deposition preparation and expert-witness work. The incoming physician will also contribute to clinical program development and the organization's continued expansion throughout the western United States.
Based in Sacramento, the physician will travel approximately 25–40% of the time to other clinic locations. Administrative support will be provided for additional state licensing and credentialing.
Job Responsibilities
Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional recovery, symptom management, and improved quality of life.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans according to clinical findings and patient goals.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical documentation.
Collaborate with physiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, speech therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals.
Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and coordinated treatment planning.
Contribute to clinical protocols, consistent treatment standards, and brain injury program development.
Receive mentorship in medicolegal documentation, deposition preparation, expert-witness testimony, and communicating clinical findings in legal settings.
Travel to assigned clinic locations across California and Nevada, with occasional overnight trips.
Support future expansion and help maintain consistent clinical quality across multiple locations.
Qualifications
Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Neurology.
Completed fellowship training in Brain Injury Medicine.
Active, unrestricted California medical license or ability to obtain one promptly.
Willingness to obtain additional state medical licenses as needed, with administrative support.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly between clinic locations.
Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.
Genuine interest in developing medicolegal expertise, including deposition and expert-witness work.
Previous deposition or expert-witness experience is not required. Mentorship and hands-on training will be provided.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive annual base salary based on experience and qualifications.
Performance-based bonus opportunities.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
Paid time off and holidays.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
Medical licensing and DEA fees covered.
Administrative support for additional state licensing and credentialing.
Professional mentorship in medicolegal medicine and expert-witness work.
Opportunities for future clinical leadership and program development.
Why Join Us?
Focus on specialized brain injury care in a fully outpatient setting.
Enjoy a schedule without hospital call.
Work alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary clinical team.
Develop expertise in traumatic brain injury, post-concussive conditions, and neurological rehabilitation.
Receive structured mentorship in medicolegal medicine and expert-witness work.
Contribute to the growth of an expanding, physician-led organization.
Build a distinctive career combining clinical excellence, program development, and professional growth.
Start Date
The preferred start date is Summer 2027, with flexibility based on fellowship completion, licensing, credentialing, relocation, and availability. Physicians completing Brain Injury Medicine fellowship training in 2027 are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application process.