Orthopedic Surgeon Trauma in Walnut Creek

Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California -Walnut Creek, CA

Seeking Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Trauma surgeon. Join our group of over 20 talented surgeons and 20 orthopedic PAs in beautiful Walnut Creek, California! You will be close to San Francisco, Napa, the coast, and beautiful Lake Tahoe. You will be joining our fellowship trained trauma surgeon and supporting trauma team in covering two busy hospitals (non-trauma designation) with abundant complex trauma referrals. Kaiser Permanente is the dominant health care provider in California and our two facilities have near the highest volume of fracture care referrals. An orthopedic trauma block is reserved 5 days per week. On average 1 in 10 call, 3+ operative days per week, 40 hours per week plus variable call hours. Excellent time off and benefits. You must be board eligible/certified in Orthopedics, have a current California medical license, and have completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma. You must be comfortable with a diverse trauma practice to include occasional pelvis and acetabulum, high volume of complex peri-articular injuries of all joints excluding foot and hand, geriatric trauma, pediatric trauma, non-unions, infections, and complex soft tissue management. Bonus if adept and willing to take on complex upper extremity trauma to include complex elbow reconstruction, total elbow arthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for fractures. You will be supported by a talented group of surgeons representing most of the orthopedic subspecialities.

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. 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 an over 75-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                                             

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 $554,040 to $575,040 plus additional potential incentives up to $70,830*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

For more information and to apply, please visit: northerncalifornia.permanente.org

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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!