Orthopedic Surgeon Shoulder/Elbow in Santa Clara

Orthopedic Surgeon Shoulder/Elbow Opportunity in Santa Clara, CA with Kaiser Permanente

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Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

TPMG is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Shoulder/Elbow Surgeon to join our collegial and well-established team in Santa Clara, CA. 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: 12 surgeons (5 Total Joint, 3 Sports, 1 Shoulder Elbow, 1 Hand, 2 Pediatrics)
2. Collaborative Model: Work closely with 12 experienced Physician Assistants

Surgical Focus: Busy shoulder/elbow practice. Collaboration across Northern California for support, consultation, mentorship.

OR Time: approximately 2 days per week

1. Call Schedule: ~1 in12 (Level 3 community trauma)

Practice Environment

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

Lifestyle & Benefits

1. Location: Santa Clara is a diverse community of more than 120,000 residents. A thriving commercial and industrial center, Santa Clara is in the heart of an extraordinary array of high-tech companies. It is also home to the San Francisco 49ers.
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

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 10,000 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California and an 80-year tradition of providing quality medical care. 

Requirements:

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

With TPMG you’ll benefit from:

• AI-Based charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
• 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 are Physician-led and develop our own leaders. 

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Northern California Home Loan Program - up to $250,000 available for down payment, interest free for 10 years, AND NO PAYMENTS until end of 10-year period
• Moving Allowance paid directly by TPMG - up to $10,000
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Malpractice and Tail Insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave, including paid time off for Board Certification exam
• Annual education stipend, along with reimbursed board examination fees and new CA Medical License fees
• Shareholder track
• Life Insurance and Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

Full-time annual salary range is $640,200 to $660,000 plus additional potential incentives up to $83,270*. 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 applying, please visit: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/jobs/type/orthopedic-surgery

We are an equal opportunity employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor

• Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara is in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to the headquarters of several high-tech companies and the 9^thmost populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Santa Clara is bordered by San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino.
• Outstanding local educational opportunities at all levels. Excellent public schools in the surrounding areas. Stanford University, Santa Clara University and San Jose State are all just miles away.
• Just minutes from downtown Cupertino, San Jose and Palo Alto, and less than an hour from San Francisco.
• Santa Clara is home to Levi's Stadium and the San Francisco 49ers. The San Jose Sharks home stadium is also just minutes away.
• Amazing location for those who enjoy outdoor activities and an active lifestyle. World-class skiing in Tahoe, amazing beaches, and nationally renowned parks and hiking are all nearby to enjoy. 

Our more than 1,000 physicians and other health care professionals are dedicated to providing you high-quality, comprehensive care. Serving more than 400,000 members in the Santa Clara service area, we partner with you, so you have the knowledge and tools to manage your health – inside and outside the doctor’s office.  We take pride in offering the type of care we want for ourselves and our family members. May you live well, be well, and thrive!