Orthopedic Surgery Shoulder & Elbow

Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California · Redwood City, California

Company

Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California

Location

Redwood City, California

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon Opportunity with Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, California

Fulfilling the promise of medicine

Kaiser Permanente | The Permanente Medical Group

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG - Kaiser Permanente Northern California) 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 a 75-year tradition of providing quality medical care.

Opening in Redwood City, California
Opportunity for a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
We are seeking a fellowship-trained orthopedic shoulder/elbow surgeon to join our collegial, well-established team. Our group includes 3 total joint surgeons, 2 sports surgeons, and 1 hand surgeon.

Role Highlights:

Surgical Practice Scope: Focus on shoulder/elbow arthroscopy, shoulder arthroplasty (primary and revision), and upper extremity trauma.
Schedule: Operating room time is 1-2 days per week, with a light call rotation (~1:7) for community-level trauma. After-hours cases and call-ins are rare, thanks to dedicated trauma room time (during regular hours on most days).
Surgical Infrastructure: We have a well-established outpatient shoulder arthroplasty program with infrastructure (patient care coordinators, home health, etc.) already in place.

Location & Lifestyle:
Redwood City is located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula, half-way between San Francisco and San Jose, 30 minutes from the beach and 3 hours from the snow.

Facilities & Work Environment:

Modern Facilities: New, updated hospital and outpatient offices are located on a single campus—no travel to satellite locations required for clinic or surgery.
Family-Friendly Benefits: Enjoy generous time off, comprehensive benefits, and a balanced practice ideal for professionals building both their careers and families.

Join us as we continue to grow our team with talented surgeons who value a strong group identity and commitment to outstanding patient 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)