Orthopedic Surgeon - Locums

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Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician‑led, self‑governed and independent multi‑specialty group practice, providing care to the more than 700,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Washington state. We work unencumbered by traditional health care obstacles and without silos; prioritizing people over profits, collaboration over ego, and driven by a singular goal: our patients' health. At WPMG, we take care of the whole person, with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs that contribute to total health.

We are clinicians motivated by the desire to make a purposeful difference in the communities we serve, and in how health care is delivered.

Kaiser Permanente‑Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking an experienced salaried locums Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Bellevue Medical Center team in Bellevue, Washington.

Join a team of outstanding, experienced physicians and physician assistants whose focus is to provide patient centered, evidence based care. The ideal candidate will have two‑five or more years of general orthopedic surgery experience.

Bellevue Medical Center is a multispecialty medical center. Lab, Radiology and Pharmacy on site. Office hours are 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday with Urgent Care open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As a condition of employment, all clinicians and employees are required to verify COVID‑19 vaccination status. As part of the pre‑boarding process and before starting work, you will be required to verify your vaccination status and will be provided an opportunity to apply for an accommodation based on a religious or medical reason, if needed.

Benefits include:
Full malpractice indemnification (including tail coverage), medical benefits, 401(k), paid vacation, post‑graduate educational leave, postgraduate funding, employer contributions to social security.

Bellevue is the fifth largest city in Washington, with a population of more than 134,000. The city spans more than 31 square miles between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish and is a short drive from the Cascade Mountains. It is the high‑tech and retail center of the Eastside, with more than 130,000 jobs and a downtown skyline of gleaming high‑rises. Although business booms downtown, much of Bellevue retains a small‑town feel with thriving, woodsy neighborhoods, nearly 100 beautiful parks, a vast network of trails, top schools and a vibrant economy.

Bellevue is routinely ranked among the best mid‑size cities in the country ( and 24/7 Wall Street). The population is becoming more diverse – according to the most recent census, minorities constitute 41 % of Bellevue's population and more than 50 languages are now spoken by children in Bellevue public schools. We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington State's richly diverse communities.

As part of Kaiser Permanente, Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks to create equity in our communities, eliminate health disparities, and always put patients—the heart of everything we do—first.

Following the guidelines in our National Diversity Agenda, every member of our team strives to:

• Provide culturally responsive and appropriate medical care to improve the health and satisfaction of all people in our increasingly diverse membership
• Recruit and retain clinicians and staff that enhance our workforce
• Grow our membership by providing exceptional service and clinical care to all communities in our region

Creating a diverse workforce, an inclusive environment, and equitable opportunity for employment, growth, and advancement are deeply linked to our mission, our business, and our economic future. WPMG continues to add programs that build and maintain a workplace where we engage with our members, communities, and each other— with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding.

As part of our commitment to our employees and the members and patients we serve, we integrate diversity into all aspects of our operations. Maintaining a workforce with industry‑leading levels of diversity through deliberate planning, development, and outreach is critical to fulfilling our mission, sustaining our business objectives, and providing the best level of care to our members and patients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.