Orthopedic Surgeon Sports in San Francisco | The Permanente Medical Group

Orthopedic Sports Surgeon Opportunity in San Francisco, CA with Kaiser Permanente

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Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

The Permanente Medical Group is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon with a strong interest in Hip Arthroscopy to join our collegial and well-established team in San Francisco. 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: 8 surgeons (3 Total Joint, 3 Sports, 2 Hand)
2. Collaborative Model: Work closely with 13 experienced Physician Assistants
3. Surgical Focus: 40% hip arthroscopy, 40% sports medicine, 20% trauma via call
4. OR Time: 1–2 days per week
5. Call Schedule: ~1 in 8 weeks (Level 2/3 community trauma)
   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 Growth: Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership
4. Group Culture: Strong identity focused on collaboration and high-quality 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 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 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)

Full-time annual salary range is $582,000 to $600,000 plus additional potential incentives up to $70,830*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

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