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Posted 12 August, 2026

Orthopedic Surgery Shoulder/Elbow in Santa Clara

Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California
Santa Clara, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity: Shoulder/Elbow in Santa Clara, CA

Join our organization as a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Shoulder/Elbow Surgeon and become part of a supportive and established team in Santa Clara, CA. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and avenues for teaching, research, and leadership within a physician-led environment dedicated to quality care and a balanced lifestyle.

Position Highlights
  • Team Composition: Collaborate with a group of 12 surgeons, including specialists in Total Joint, Sports, Shoulder Elbow, Hand, and Pediatrics.
  • Collaborative Model: Work alongside 12 skilled Physician Assistants.
  • Surgical Focus: Engage in a busy shoulder/elbow practice with opportunities for collaboration across Northern California for support, mentorship, and consultation.
  • OR Time: Approximately 2 days per week.
  • Call Schedule: Approximately 1 in 12 for Level 3 community trauma.
Practice Environment
  • Supportive Infrastructure: Robust systems are in place for outpatient care and surgical coordination.
Lifestyle & Benefits
  • Location: Santa Clara is a vibrant community with over 120,000 residents, serving as a commercial and industrial hub in the heart of a high-tech region. It is also home to the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous time off and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership development.
  • Group Culture: A strong focus on collaboration and delivering high-quality patient care.
About Us

Our organization is among the largest medical groups in the country, comprising over 10,000 physicians and 21 medical centers, along with numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California. We have an 80-year legacy of providing exceptional medical care.

Requirements
  • Board Certification or Eligibility.
  • Must be eligible for a California medical license or currently licensed to practice in California.
Benefits of Joining Us
  • Utilize AI-based charting and an advanced electronic medical record system for flexible patient management.
  • Experience a practice focused on work-life balance, including flexible schedules and unparalleled support.
  • Concentrate on delivering excellent patient care without the burden of overhead and billing—no RVUs!
  • Be part of a physician-led organization that fosters leadership development.
Extraordinary Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Northern California Home Loan Program: Up to $250,000 available for down payment, interest-free for 10 years, with no payments until the end of the 10-year period.
  • Moving allowance of up to $10,000, paid directly by the organization.
  • Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • Malpractice and tail insurance coverage.
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and educational leave, including time off for Board Certification exams.
  • Annual education stipend, reimbursement for board examination fees, and new California medical license fees.
  • Shareholder track opportunities.
  • Life insurance and optional long-term care insurance.
  • Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k).

We are an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.