Nuclear Medicine Physician Opportunity- Walnut Creek, CA

Nuclear Medicine Specialist Opportunities - Walnut Creek, CA

 Leading the future of health care

 Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG - Kaiser Permanente Northern California) is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 9,500 physicians, 22 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California and a 75-year tradition of providing quality medical care.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE SPECIALISTS

Our dynamic, state-of-the art practice provides a full spectrum of diagnostic imaging services (including PET/CT imaging with multiple tracers, general nuclear medicine and nuclear cardiology), as well as comprehensive radionuclide therapeutic services, including I-131, Ra-223 dichloride, Y-90 microspheres, Lu-177 DOTATATE and Lu-177 PSMA.

• Our nuclear medicine physician team works in close collaboration with clinical partners in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgery, including participation in several multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Our physicians have opportunities for teaching trainees, including nuclear medicine technologists, medical students and non-imaging medical residents (internal medicine, podiatry). Additional opportunities are available for leadership roles both within and outside the department.

Requirements:

• Board certification or eligibility in Nuclear Medicine (ABNM) is required. Additional board certification or eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology (ABR) is preferred.
• Experience with interpretation of PET/CT imaging, general nuclear medicine imaging and nuclear cardiology studies is required. In addition, experience with radionuclide therapy procedures is preferred.
• Must be eligible to obtain a California medical license or be currently licensed to practice within California.

 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, 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.
• 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 $340,020 to $355,320 plus additional potential incentives up to $41,400*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

To learn more about these opportunities and to apply, please visit: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/careers/.

You may also email your CV to Gretchen Miles at: gretchen.h.miles@kp.org or call 510-625-5944. We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

For more than 75 years, Kaiser Permanente’s mission has been to improve the health of our KP members and the communities we serve.  Our Diablo Service Area encompasses Central and East Contra Costa County and the Tri-Valley Area of Alameda County. We have two medical centers, Antioch and Walnut Creek, and six medical offices — Delta Fair (Antioch), Livermore, Martinez, Pleasanton, Park Shadelands (Walnut Creek), San Ramon, and a multi-specialty hub in Dublin. 

Our Antioch and Walnut Creek Medical Centers are home to several centers for specialized care – centers of knowledge, expertise, and advanced technology – supported by our specially trained surgeons, physicians and other medical practitioners.  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!