Cardiovascular Surgeon Opportunity- Santa Clara, CA

CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON- Santa Clara, California

Cardiac Surgeon Opportunity in Silicon Valley

The Permanente Medical Group/Kaiser Permanente of Northern California seeks a cardiac surgeon to join the team in Santa Clara, California which is one of three main cardiac surgery centers of excellence in Northern California. We are seeking a talented, ambitious, and team oriented candidate. Prior experience of 2-3+ years is highly preferred, but all qualified candidates will be considered. Must be ABTS Board Certified or Board Eligible. 

The Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center is a 350-bed quaternary care academic hospital. Our academic affiliations include UCSF and Stanford. We are a multi-specialty practice supported by full-time PAs, intensivists, and hospitalists dedicated to the cardiac surgery service line. We have a wide breadth of practice varying from standard coronary and valve cases to high acuity ECMO and Ventricular Assist Device cases.

PRACTICE DETAILS:

• Join a robust and collegial practice with 7 surgeons and a comprehensive multi-disciplinary heart team recognized nationally and locally for exceptional outcomes and multiple STS 3 star ratings. 
• Spectrum of cases include complex valvular disease, coronary bypass, complex aortic surgery, TAVR,  minimally invasive valve surgery, and a select group of surgeons performing MCS (LVADs and ECMO, with aspirations to initiate a transplant program in the years ahead).
• Consistent referrals from the entire Northern California region equaling 1100+ cases per year. 
• Strong focus on balancing case load and call for optimal life-work balance.
• 24 bed Cardiac ICU, fully supported with in house intensivist and telemetry care physicians, clinic and scheduling staff, and an experienced team of 9 cardiac physician assistants.
• Research support for clinical outcome projects if interested in publishing (optional)

 COMMUNITY:

• 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, camping, and hiking are all nearby to enjoy. 
• Exceptional and highly diverse food scene with flavors from all over the world

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.
• We are committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive environment for all physicians and employees.
• 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 medical and dental
• Moving allowance
• Home loan assistance - up to $250,000 (approval required)
• Malpractice and tail insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, education leave
• Shareholder track
• Three retirement plans, including pension
• PSLF eligible employer

Full-time annual salary range is $549,583 to $566,580

To learn more about practice opportunities with TPMG, please email your CV to Victor.R.Ramirez@kp.org or call Victor at (510) 853-2812.

Please visit our website to view all of our opportunities located throughout Northern California. https://tpmg.permanente.org/careers/

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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!