Orthopaedic Surgeon - Coastal Bay Area Practice (Santa Cruz, CA)
Job Description
Our organization is currently in search of a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team in Santa Cruz, California.
This role will integrate you into our Medical Group located in Santa Cruz, CA. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that provides the necessary support for delivering outstanding personalized care to our patients. Become part of a Medical Group comprising over 2,200 physicians across primary care and more than 45 medical and surgical specialties, recognized for achieving the highest ratings in patient experience by the California Office of the Patient Advocate, as well as receiving “elite” status from the California Association of Physician Groups.
- Physician-led and supportive atmosphere
- Collaborative team-based care model
- Flexible scheduling options
- Potential for rapid growth in practice
- Comprehensive practice scope
- Chance to develop a subspecialty interest
- Numerous leadership and committee opportunities, with a strong emphasis on quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
What We Offer:
- Supportive, physician-led environment
- Guaranteed salary for the first two years, along with a production bonus
- Eligibility for shareholder status after two years
- Shareholders benefit from a highly competitive, production-based income
- Flexible scheduling and sabbaticals to promote work-life balance
- Malpractice tail coverage
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- 401(k), cash-balance retirement plan, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
About Our Organization:
We are among the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the nation, consisting of over 2,200 clinicians across more than 40 specialties, with practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization has received national recognition for excellence, earning multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership. We are affiliated with a not-for-profit health care organization that provides operational and administrative support, including cutting-edge technology, allowing our physicians to concentrate on delivering exceptional patient care.
Community Overview:
Santa Cruz is located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, approximately 70 miles south of San Francisco. The area boasts a mild climate and offers a unique blend of beach, ocean, and mountainous landscapes. Renowned as a surfing paradise, Santa Cruz also features stunning redwoods ideal for hiking and mountain biking, along with the San Lorenzo River for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Cyclists will enjoy the scenic, tree-lined coastal roads. The Santa Cruz Harbor and Municipal Wharf provide easy access to the ocean for fishermen and sailors, along with a variety of shops and dining options. The downtown area, known as Pacific Garden Mall, hosts the Museum of Art and History and is filled with excellent restaurants, unique boutiques, wine tasting rooms, sidewalk cafes, and numerous coffee shops. Santa Cruz is also a vibrant cultural center, featuring live performance venues, the annual Open Studios tour, boutique art shops, and the Tannery Arts Center. Adding to the community's charm, the University of California is situated in the foothills above Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk has been recognized as the Best Boardwalk in the country by USA Today.
