Neurologist - Per Diem
Alameda Health · Oakland, CA
Posted October 2, 2026
Wilma Chan Highland Hospital · 1411 E. 31st St., Oakland, CA, US, 94602
Summary
SUMMARY: The Neurologist is to diagnose and treat various neurological conditions and overall manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Diagnosing and managing patients with Neurologic disorders in both the outpatient and inpatient settings
2. Maintenance and development of clinical programs and patient care delivery model(s) that are consistent with current professional standards and with the mission, vision, and values of the organization with a focus on inpatient neurologic diseases.
3. Participates in committee work for the Division, Department and Hospital
4. Attends Division and monthly Departmental meetings
5. Works with the Chief of Neurology and curriculum committee to develop a curriculum for teaching the Internal Medicine residents.
6. Active role in developing inpatient protocols for management of neurologic emergencies (Stroke, Status Epilepticus etc.)
7. Teaching and supervision of Internal Medicine residents and medical students
8. Providing evaluation of and feedback to trainees
9. Assisting the Residency Leadership team in curriculum development for Neurology
10. Serving as a professional role model for trainees with peers, patients, families and other members of the health care team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.
Advanced fellowship training as a neurohospitalist, in neurovascular neurology or in neurocritical care preferred.
Board certified or eligible in Neurology.
Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
Valid DEA license
Pay Range: On Call Weekend Night $400 per Shift
Onsite Day Neurology $199.42 Per Shift
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.
Employer
Alameda Health
Alameda Health System is the East Bay's public health care system, caring for the communities of Alameda County since 1864. Guided by our mission — Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All — we provide high-quality, patient- and family-centered care to everyone who walks through our doors, regardless of social or financial barriers.
Our integrated system includes five hospitals and four wellness centers with more than 800 beds and 1,000 physicians: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital in Oakland, the region's Level I Trauma Center and a nationally respected teaching hospital; Alameda Hospital; San Leandro Hospital; John George Psychiatric Hospital; and Fairmont Rehabilitation and Wellness, along with our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and the Eastmont, Hayward, Highland and Newark Wellness centers.
Physicians and advanced practice providers at Alameda Health System practice medicine that matters. You will care for a diverse, clinically complex patient population, teach and learn alongside residents and medical students, and work in collaborative teams that are committed to eliminating health disparities. Our hospitals are recognized for quality — including Get With The Guidelines® awards from the American Heart Association and an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade at Alameda Hospital — and we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, CME support and the chance to live and work in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area.