Orthopedic Surgeon Hourly Locum - Total Joint

Permanente Medicine; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 413,000 - 427,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Malpractice

Tail Coverage

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Tacoma Medical Center Campus in Tacoma, Washington as an hourly locum. This role focuses on primary and revision total joint arthroplasty, with a collaborative team environment and patient-centered care.

The position offers a part-time schedule, competitive hourly pay, and is based at Tacoma Medical Center, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth within an integrated

Qualifications

• MD/DO is required for practice.
• Board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic surgeon.
• Unrestricted Federal DEA license required.
• WA State Medical License required.
• Experience in revision total joints and periprosthetic fractures.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary and revision total joint arthroplasty (hips and knees).
• Collaborate with a team of surgeons, PAs, and nursing staff.
• Provide patient-centered care within an integrated delivery system.

Skills

Revision total joints

Periprosthetic fractures

Education

Medical Degree (MD/DO)

Job description

Orthopedic Surgeon Hourly Locum - Total Joint# Orthopedic Surgeon Hourly Locum - Total Joint## Location:Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Medical Center## Schedule:Part-time## Job Number:ORTHO004470## Share the Job#### Orthopedic Surgeon Hourly Locum - Total JointSocial shareWashington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician-led, self-governed and independent multi-specialty group practice, providing care to the more than 700,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Washington state. We work unencumbered by traditional health care obstacles and without silos; prioritizing people over profits, collaboration over ego, and driven by a singular goal: our patients' health. At WPMG, we take care of the whole person, with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs that contribute to total health. We are clinicians motivated by the desire to make a purposeful difference in the communities we serve, and in how health care is delivered.**Summary**Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Tacoma Medical Center Campus team in Tacoma, Washington as an hourly locum. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and physician collaboration.**Position Highlights:*** Join a team of ten orthopedic surgeons and nine physician associates. Surgeons have sub-specialty training in joints, sports, foot/ankle, and hand/upper extremity.* Focus on primary and revision total joint arthroplasty, specifically hips and knees.* Supportive, collegial environment with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.* Kaiser focuses on a coordinated care model that fosters optimal patient outcomes, including an established total joints program of nurse navigators and physical rehabilitation.**Qualifications:*** Medical Degree MD/DO Required* BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon* Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA* Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License* Experience in revision total joints and periprosthetic fractures**Compensation*** **Hourly Rate:** $304.78* **Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage****Community**Nestled on Puget Sound with stunning views of Mt. Rainier, Tacoma offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. The vibrant city of over 220,000 residents is known for its thriving arts scene, walkable downtown, and welcoming neighborhoods. With a mix of big-city amenities, affordable living, and proximity to outdoor adventures, Tacoma is an ideal place to live, work, and explore.We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients throughout Washington State's many vibrant and unique communities. Many know the Pacific Northwest as an attractive tourist destination with beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a host of cultural and recreational opportunities. These elements, among others, make Washington an excellent place to live.**Our Inclusive Workforce**Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture. WPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and communities that we serve.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.#### Orthopedic Surgeon Hourly Locum - Total JointSocial share