Orthopedic Surgeon Sports in San Francisco

Orthopedic Sports Surgeon Opportunity in San Francisco, CA with Kaiser Permanente

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Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

The Permanente Medical Group is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon with a strong interest in Hip Arthroscopy to join our collegial and well-established team in San Francisco. TPMG provides a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership in a physician-led organization committed to quality care and work-life balance.

Position Highlights

1. Team Composition: 8 surgeons (3 Total Joint, 3 Sports, 2 Hand)
2. Collaborative Model: Work closely with 13 experienced Physician Assistants
3. Surgical Focus: 40% hip arthroscopy, 40% sports medicine, 20% trauma via call
4. OR Time: 1–2 days per week
5. Call Schedule: ~1 in 8 weeks (Level 2/3 community trauma)
1. Dedicated trauma room time available

Practice Environment

1. Supportive Infrastructure: Strong systems in place for outpatient care and surgical coordination

Lifestyle & Benefits

1. Location: Based in the heart of San Francisco with access to the Bay Area’s cultural, coastal, and mountain destinations
2. Work-Life Balance: Generous time off and comprehensive benefits
3. Career Growth: Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership
4. Group Culture: Strong identity focused on collaboration and high-quality patient care

Requirements:

• Board Certification or Eligibility
• Must be eligible to obtain a CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice within CA                                             

A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG:

• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
• We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
• We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion by hiring physicians who reflect the people we serve. 
• Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.
• An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
• We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.
• We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.                                                     

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
• Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)
• Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Malpractice and Tail Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave
• Shareholder track
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

Full-time annual salary range is $582,000 to $600,000 plus additional potential incentives up to $70,830*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

For more information regarding practicing with TPMG and to apply, please visit: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Kaiser Permanente has been providing health care in San Francisco and its surrounding areas since 1954. We are committed to serving the city’s diverse population, with Spanish- and Chinese-language care teams as well as interpreter services in several languages — including American Sign Language — all at no extra cost to our members.

When you call or visit us, we make every effort to speak to you in the language you prefer. And we continue to update our facilities and services in order to serve our members better.

The original hospital, located at 2425 Geary Blvd., was joined by our state-of-the-art, 8-story medical office building at 2238 Geary Blvd. in 2000. Currently the medical center has 15 buildings and over 4,000 employees, including more than 500 physicians, 1,200 registered nurses, and 70 nurse practitioners.

Additionally, the French campus, named because it sits on the site of the original French Hospital founded during the Gold Rush, is home to over 10 specialty departments.