Orthopedic Surgery Spine

Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 621,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

PSLF eligible

Tail insurance

Home loan program

Retirement plans

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) in Oakland, CA, seeks a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to join a collegial, well-established team. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership within a physician-led organization.

Responsibilities include focus on adult degenerative disease, deformity, tumor, trauma, and infection, with OR time 3–5 days per week and call roughly every 6

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility required.
• CA medical license eligibility required or current CA license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a 9-surgeon team and PAs across departments.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and leadership within TPMG.

Skills

Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine

Education

Board Certification or Eligibility

CA Medical License eligibility

Job description

Pediatrics Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity in Oakland, CA with Kaiser Permanente

Leading the future of health care

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

TPMG is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to join our collegial and well-established team in Oakland. TPMG provides a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership in a physician-led organization committed to quality care and work-life balance.

Position Highlights

1. Team Composition: 9 surgeons (7 adult and 2 pediatric)
2. Collaborative Model: Work closely with 6 experienced Physician Assistants, regional physical medicine and rehabilitation departments, regional neurology departments, regional neurosurgery departments
3. Surgical Focus: adult degenerative, adult deformity, tumor, trauma, infection
4. OR Time: 3-5 days per week
5. Call Schedule: ~1 in 6 weeks
6. Dedicated trauma room time available

Practice Environment

1. Supportive Infrastructure: Strong systems in place for outpatient care and surgical coordination

Lifestyle & Benefits

1. Location: Based in the heart of San Francisco with access to the Bay Area's cultural, coastal, and mountain destinations
2. Work-Life Balance: Generous time off and comprehensive benefits
3. Career Growth: Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership
4. Group Culture: Strong identity focused on collaboration and high-quality patient care

Full-time annual salary range is $620,819 to $640,020*. Plus, additional potential incentives up to $138,755. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

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 and inclusion by hiring physicians who reflect the people we serve.
• 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 denta
• 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)

Northern California's sophisticated yet laid-back ambiance offers urban and suburban lifestyles, enhanced by the presence of world-class art museums, renowned eateries, home of world championship sports teams, and a large spectrum of entertainment and recreational options.

We are an equal opportunity employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor