Orthopedic Surgeon - Locum

About Us

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 (WPMG) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Orthopedic Surgeon Salaried Locum to join our dynamic orthopedics team based in Tacoma, WA for a 6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and provider collaboration. A total joint fellowship is preferred and experience with revision arthroplasty is required.

• Join a team of ten orthopedic surgeons and nine physician associates. Surgeons have sub-specialty training in joints, sports, foot/ankle, and hand/upper extremity.
• Focus on primary and revision total joint arthroplasty.
• Supportive, collegial environment with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
• Kaiser focuses on a coordinated care model that fosters optimal patient outcomes, including an established total joints program of nurse navigators and physical rehabilitation.

• Medical Degree MD/DO Required
• BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon
• Ability to obtain:
  Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

• Salary Range: $596,761 to $666,968 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
• Market-leading health Benefits (medical only, dental not included)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Annual Education Leave Allowance
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

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 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.

Education
Medical Degree MD/DO or better.

Licenses & Certifications
DEA License
WA Medical License