Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint

Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Orthopedic Surgeon with focus on total joint arthroplasty to join our Seattle Capitol Hill Medical Center team in Seattle, Washington. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and physician collaboration.

Position highlights include:

• Join a team of highly trained orthopedic surgeons and orthopedic physician assistants. Your partners will have subspecialty training in total joints, sports, and hand.
• Practice focused on same-day primary total knee and hip replacements at our ASC, with some revisions performed at Swedish Medical Center at First Hill.
• Supportive, collegial environment with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a coordinated care model that fosters optimal patient outcomes, including an established total joints program of nurse navigators and physical rehabilitation.
• Q7 call, no community call.

Compensation and benefits include:

• Salary range: $626,599 to $737,175 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
• Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics
• Generous employer retirement contributions
• Cash balance plan: additional means to save for retirement
• Shareholder track program: defined track to Shareholder of WPMG
• Market-leading health benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Paid annual education leave + allowance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Employer paid malpractice & tail coverage

New hire incentives include:

• Signing bonus: new hires are eligible to receive a 10% sign-on bonus
• Relocation allowance: up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications include:

• Required: board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery
• Preferred experience: fellowship trained in total joint and experience with revision arthroplasty is required.
• Ability to obtain: unrestricted federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA state medical license

Seattle is a vibrant seaport city nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, economic opportunity, and cultural richness. With over 750,000 residents, it's the largest city in both Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is home to global industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Alaska Airlines. Known for its innovation, outdoor lifestyle, and dynamic neighborhoods, Seattle attracts those seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life. With stunning views, top-tier healthcare and education, and a thriving arts and food scene, Seattle truly offers something for everyone.

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture. WPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and the communities that we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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