Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Specialist – Sacramento, CA | $400K (ID-BB 46)
Job at a glance
Job description
Brain Injury Medicine Physician – PM&R / Neurology
Location: Sacramento, California
Practice Setting: Outpatient Specialty Practice
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Start Date: Summer 2027
Specialty: Brain Injury Medicine
Subspecialties: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Neurology, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Concussion Medicine
About the Opportunity
An expanding, physician-led specialty organization is seeking a fellowship-trained Brain Injury Medicine Physician with a background in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Neurology to join its multidisciplinary team in Sacramento, California.
This unique opportunity offers a fully outpatient practice focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-concussive syndromes, cognitive impairment, and complex neurological rehabilitation. The physician will enjoy a collaborative clinical environment, no hospital call, and the opportunity to help shape the growth of an expanding brain injury program.
The role also offers structured mentorship in medicolegal medicine, including medical-legal documentation, deposition preparation, and expert-witness testimony. Prior medicolegal experience is not required.
Practice Overview
The organization specializes in traumatic brain injury and complex neurological rehabilitation, providing individualized care through advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The integrated clinical team includes physiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, speech therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals. With established operations in California and Nevada, the organization is preparing for continued expansion throughout the western United States.
The successful physician will have opportunities to contribute to clinical program development, support consistent standards across multiple locations, and pursue future clinical leadership opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with traumatic brain injuries, post-concussive syndromes, cognitive impairments, and related neurological conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional improvement, recovery, and return to daily activities.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed clinical documentation.
Communicate diagnoses, prognoses, functional limitations, and treatment recommendations clearly to patients, families, and professional stakeholders.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and treatment planning.
Contribute to clinical protocols, quality standards, and the development of the growing brain injury program.
Travel regularly to established clinic locations throughout California and Nevada, with additional travel as the organization expands.
Develop medicolegal expertise through mentorship in litigation-related documentation, deposition preparation, medical opinions, and expert-witness responsibilities.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Neurology.
Completed fellowship training in Brain Injury Medicine.
Active, unrestricted California medical license or the ability to obtain one promptly.
Willingness to obtain additional state medical licenses as needed.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25–40% of the time.
Strong clinical documentation, communication, and diagnostic skills.
Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.
Interest in developing medicolegal expertise and expert-witness skills.
Compensation & Benefits
The organization offers a competitive physician compensation package based on experience, training, and qualifications, including:
Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
Paid time off and holidays.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
Medical license and DEA fee coverage.
Administrative support for additional state licensing and credentialing.
Structured mentorship in medicolegal documentation, deposition preparation, and expert-witness work.
Why Join This Organization?
100% outpatient practice with no hospital call.
Specialized clinical focus on traumatic brain injury and complex neurological rehabilitation.
Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment.
Opportunity to help build and expand a growing brain injury program.
Mentorship in medicolegal medicine, with no prior expert-witness experience required.
Clinical leadership and professional development opportunities.
Sacramento-based position with supported multi-state licensing.
Summer 2027 preferred start date, with flexibility for the right candidate.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The organization is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process.
Interested physicians: Fellowship-trained PM&R or Neurology physicians with a passion for brain injury medicine are encouraged to explore this opportunity.