Primary Care Sports Medicine in Oakland

Primary Care Sports Medicine Opportunity in Oakland, CA

Leading the future of health care

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

TPMG is seeking a full-time Sports Medicine physician to join our team in Oakland, CA.  

This is a 1.0 FTE position practicing full-scope sports medicine within a multi-specialty Orthopaedic department.

Candidates will need completion of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Med/Peds, or PM&R residency and completion of an accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship. Proficiency in common point of care musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics and procedures is required. You will work alongside 3 other Sports Medicine physicians and in close collaboration with 3 Sports Surgeons.  

We are affiliated with a Family Medicine residency, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency as well as rotating medical student so there are ample teaching opportunities. No call required.

There is opportunity to work in the community with local universities/ colleges, professional teams, and high school sports teams.

Regionally The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) has a robust sports medicine program consisting of over 100 sports medicine physicians and providing care to six professional sports teams as well as numerous universities, colleges, and high schools. 

Highlights 

• Immediate high volume and complex practice
• Highly collaborative environment
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.
• Our department works closely with the UCSF Sports Medicine Fellow, family medicine and orthopaedics residents and students.
• Research opportunities. Kaiser Permanent has one of the largest registry databases in the world.
• Multiple leadership pathways
• We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
• Schedule flexibility
• Focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
• Innovation is highly encouraged. Significant opportunities to develop and foster ideas.
• San Francisco East Bay – Clinic is based in Oakland, and surgeries are performed at Kaiser San Leandro Hospital.
• Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts with amazing road and trail biking and running, hiking, fresh and saltwater fishing, water sports.
• Close to world renowned parks (Yosemite, Big Sur, Point Reyes National Seashore). World Class skiing at Lake Tahoe.
• Top ranked schools both within the greater Oakland/ Berkeley area and surrounding suburban towns.
• We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity by hiring physicians who reflect and celebrate the diversity of people and cultures. We practice in an environment with patients at the center and deliver culturally responsive and compassionate care to our member populations.
• An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows communication and coordination in patient management.
• We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.

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

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 $325,920 to $336,000 plus additional potential incentives up to $25,300*. 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/sports-medicine

We are an equal opportunity employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor

The East Bay area, home of the flagship Oakland Medical Center and Richmond Medical Center, comprises 12 cities and municipalities within the Alameda County and the western section of Contra Costa County. From Kaiser Permanente’s inception in 1945, the nonprofit organization has led with innovation, beginning with its prepaid health care services offered to Richmond shipyard workers during World War II. Today, the Richmond and Oakland Medical Centers are home to about 700 physicians and 5,600 employees who serve over a quarter of a million members yearly. Kaiser Permanente strives to maintain a diverse workforce to reflect the needs of the community and is a leader in social responsibility with programs designed to keep you healthy and remain healthy. 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!

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