Orthopaedic Surgery - Ortho Trauma Surgeon - Full Time - Regional Medical Center

Better Health for All

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public teaching healthcare system, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, is seeking to hire full-time BC/BE orthopedic trauma fellowship-trained surgeons at Regional Medical Center (RMC) and SCVH facilities.

We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our patients and our diverse community.

About the organization

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH is comprised of four hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed Level 1 trauma center), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC – a 258-bed Level 2 trauma center). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center.

Regional Medical Center, the newest addition to the Health Care system, is a level 2 trauma center, STEMI receiving center and Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center. In addition to the busy inpatient services there is an outpatient clinic and surgery center located on the campus to facilitate an efficient elective practice for interested candidates.

Providers in our health system also have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.

About the community

SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse choice of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., San Francisco), university (e.g., Palo Alto), high tech (e.g., many cities of Silicon Valley), mountain (e.g., Los Gatos), beach (e.g. Santa Cruz), and rural/agricultural (e.g., Morgan Hill and Gilroy). Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country – only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada – our physicians have the opportunity to enjoy a very high quality of life.

About the Department

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) presently provides direct care to the patients of Santa Clara County at the SCVMC ACS certified Level-1 trauma center, O’Connor Hospital and the Valley Specialty Center. The Department also facilitates the coordination of fracture care within the greater Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system.

Successful candidates will join a team of four fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons and be instrumental in growing and strengthening the fracture care system for SCVH patients.

About the Positions

Candidates must have or be eligible for a California Medical License, have or be eligible for a California Fluoroscopy license, have an MD/DO degree, be ABOS board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, and have completed a 1-year OTA-certified fellowship in orthopaedic trauma.

Preferred candidates will be comfortable in the management of the poly-trauma patient including pelvic and acetabular surgery, periarticular injuries, and sequelae of trauma including infection, nonunion, and deformity. Ideal candidates will also possess a strong focus on interdisciplinary quality improvement initiatives and clinical care pathway development. This position is ideal for highly motivated surgeons with a desire to help shape a growing orthopaedic trauma service.

About compensation and benefits

We offer competitive compensation; a generous comprehensive benefit package (including 36 days of leave per year; 13 holidays; 5 CME days; comprehensive, medical, dental, and vision coverage; long term disability insurance; AD&D insurance; life insurance; and retirement plans); paid malpractice (with tail coverage); and possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required).

SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs.

The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.