Orthopedic Surgery Spine

ACFAS; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Moving allowance up to $10,000

PSLF eligible employer

Malpractice tail insurance

Education stipend

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) in Oakland seeks fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to join a collegial team. TPMG offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership in a physician-led organization committed to quality care and work-life balance.

Join a 9-surgeon spine program with OR time 3-5 days per week, call roughly 1 in 6 weeks, and strong outpatient/surgical coordination.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Eligibility required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice in CA.

Education

Board Certification or Eligibility

Job description

Orthopedic Spine 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

   1. 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 Grown: Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership

4. Group Culture: Strong identity focused on collaboration and high-quality patient care

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 10,000 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California and an 80-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

With TPMG you'll benefit from:

• AI-Based charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.

• 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 are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

• Northern California Home Loan Program - up to $250,000 available for down payment, interest free for 10 years, AND NO PAYMENTS until end of 10-year period

• Moving Allowance paid directly by TPMG - up to $10,000

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

• Malpractice and Tail Insurance

• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave, including paid time off for Board Certification exam

• Annual education stipend, along with reimbursed board examination fees and new CA Medical License fees

• Shareholder track

• Life Insurance and Optional Long-Term Care Insurance

• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor