Orthopaedic Trauma & Joint Reconstruction Surgeon

Full-Time Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons and Full-Time Orthopaedic Joint Reconstruction Surgeon for Santa Clara Valley Health Care System in Silicon Valley

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 and a BC/BE orthopedic oncology fellowship-trained surgeon at SCVH.

About Our 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.

SCVMC hosts four residency programs and one fellowship training program, and partners with Stanford University SOM and Stanford Healthcare for the clinical training of medical students, residents, and fellows. SCVMC is an ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, an ABA-verified Burn Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level 4 NICU, and a nationally recognized CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center.Owing to its geographic location and specialty offerings, SCVMC not only serves the County, but also the larger region.

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 in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse array 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 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

• Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons: 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.
• Orthopaedic Joint Reconstruction Surgeon: 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. Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Oncology. Comfort with total joint reconstruction and taking level-2 trauma call preferred. Preferred candidates will be proficient in the management of hip and knee arthritis and comfortable with revision hip and knee arthroplasty. Ideal candidates will also possess ability to take Level 2 Orthopaedic Trauma call. This position is ideal for highly motivated surgeons with a desire to care for a diverse patient population in a growing orthopaedic department at the second largest county health care system in California. This is also an excellent opportunity to serve as a clinical educator for Stanford Orthopaedic Residents and Medical Students.

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
• retirement plans
• paid malpractice with tail coverage
• 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, please visit and

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.