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Posted 15 August, 2026

Orthopedic Surgery Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California
San Jose, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Exciting Opportunity for a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Clara, CA

Join our dynamic and well-respected team as a fellowship-trained Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Clara, California. Our organization is dedicated to advancing healthcare and offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and avenues for teaching, research, and leadership within a physician-led environment that prioritizes quality care and work-life balance.

Position Highlights
  • Team Composition: Collaborate with a group of 12 surgeons, including specialists in Total Joint (5), Sports (3), Shoulder Elbow (1), Hand (1), and Pediatrics (2).
  • Collaborative Model: Work alongside 12 skilled Physician Assistants.
  • Surgical Focus: Engage in a busy pediatric practice with opportunities for collaboration across Northern California for support, mentorship, and consultation. An interest in hip preservation is advantageous.
  • OR Time: Approximately 2 days per week.
  • Call Schedule: Roughly 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, situated in a bustling commercial and industrial hub, home to numerous high-tech companies and the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous time off and comprehensive benefits.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership development.
  • Group Culture: A strong identity centered on collaboration and delivering high-quality patient care.
About Our Organization

We are one of 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. With an 80-year legacy of providing exceptional medical care, we are committed to excellence.

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 exceptional 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 cultivates its own leaders.
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 provided directly by our organization—up to $10,000.
  • 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 available.
  • Life insurance and optional long-term care insurance.
  • Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k).

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