Job Title:
Neurologist
Company: Cottage Health System
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Cottage Medical Group is actively seeking two full-time General Neurologists to join a growing multispecialty neuroscience practice in Santa Barbara. The neuroscience group consists of three neurosurgeons (spine and cranial) and is also actively recruiting a neuro-oncologist. An epileptologist will also have a clinic within the practice. Join a care team that follows evidence-based guidelines and performs at their specialty's highest professional standards of clinical practice. Opportunity: * Provide full scope general neurology care and evaluate and manage adult neurology patients seeking treatment * Clinical duties will include outpatient clinic with ability to subspecialize * Practice located on Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital campus * Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center * Epilepsy Monitoring Unit * No ED Call or Stroke Call * Access to neuro-hospitalists, neuro-intensivists, and general hospitalists in the inpatient setting QUALIFICATIONS: All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. Education: * Minimum: Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO). Board Certified or Board Eligible in the physician's associated specialty. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: * Minimum: Physician's unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California. Must meet all requirements for membership and unrestricted clinical privileges of the CH Medical Staff. Valid Drug Enforcement Agency license - DEA Schedule 2-5. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 45 days. * Preferred: Successful completion of specialty fellowship. Technical Requirements: * Minimum: Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics. Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications. In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices. Years of Related Work Experience: * Minimum: Proven experience working in clinical practice as a physician. Benefits Highlights: Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension plan, and 401(k) Malpractice Coverage Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs (if applicable)