Cardiovascular Surgeon Opportunity- Santa Clara, CA

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.

Cardiovascular Surgeon

Opening in Santa Clara, California

We are currently seeking a talented, ambitious, and team-oriented candidate (with or without previous experience) to join one of three main cardiac centers of excellence in Santa Clara, California.

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, collegial practice with 6 surgeons and a comprehensive multi-disciplinary heart team.
• Spectrum of cases include complex valvular disease, coronary bypass, complex aortic surgery, TAVR, MIS, and MCS (LVADs and ECMO).
• Consistent referrals from the entire Northern California region.
• Strong focus on balancing case load and call for optimal life-work balance.
• Opportunities to teach and mentor cardiac surgical residents from Stanford University.
• Research support for clinical outcome projects.

Community:

• Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara is in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to the headquarters of several high-tech companies and the 10^th most 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.

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 practice in an environment with patients at the center, deliver culturally responsive and compassionate care to our member populations, and are committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity. 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 $535,020 to $550,020 plus additional potential incentives up to $138,000*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

For more information about this career opportunity or to apply, please visit: northerncalifornia.permanente.org  

You may also email Rich Ha MD, Chair - Cardiac Surgery - Kaiser Permanente Northern California Kaiser Santa Clara Medical Center and Victor Ramirez at Victor.R.Ramirez@kp.org or call (510) 625-6281. We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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• 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!