Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint

Permanente Medicine; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 597,000 - 702,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks a full-time Total Joint trained Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in Tacoma, WA. This is an integrated care delivery system prioritizing evidence-based medicine and physician collaboration.

The selected surgeon will focus on primary and revision total joint arthroplasty, including hips and knees, working with nurse navigators and rehab staff in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required with board certification or eligibility in orthopedics.
• WA state medical license and unrestricted Federal DEA eligibility.
• Experience in revision total joints and handling periprosthetic fractures.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary and revision total joint arthroplasty (hips and knees).
• Join a team of orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants.
• Work within Kaiser’s integrated care model with nurse navigators and rehab staff.

Skills

Revision total joints

Periprosthetic fractures experience

Unrestricted Federal DEA

Education

Medical Degree MD/DO

BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon

Job description

Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint# Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint## Location:Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Medical Center## Schedule:Full-time## Job Number:ORTHO004415Washington 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 (WPMG) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Total Joint trained Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Orthopedic Surgery team based in Tacoma, WA. 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 and Benefits**The entire salary range for this position is $596,761 to $702,071 and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $596,761 to $666,968 based on factors such as education, training or experience.Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, receive employer contributions to the 401(k) plan, and enroll in our cash balance pension plan. Employees will also receive four weeks of paid vacation leave every year and eight paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and will receive continuing medical education leave and funding.**Community**Nestled on Puget Sound with stunning views of Mt. Rainier, Tacoma offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. This 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.