Orthopaedic Surgeon - Coastal Bay Area Practice (Santa Cruz, CA)

Job Opportunity: Orthopaedic Surgeon

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 offers the chance to be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, ensuring you have the necessary support to provide outstanding personalized care to your patients.

As part of a Medical Group comprising over 2,200 physicians across primary care and more than 45 medical and surgical specialties, you will be joining a highly rated team recognized for exceptional patient experiences and awarded "elite" status by a prominent physician association.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in a physician-led and collegial atmosphere.
• Utilize a team-based approach to patient care.
• Enjoy flexibility in scheduling.
• Experience opportunities for rapid growth in your practice.
• Practice full scope Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Develop a subspecialty interest if desired.
• Participate in leadership roles and committee work, with a focus on quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, physician-led environment.
• A guaranteed salary for the first two years, along with a production bonus.
• Eligibility for shareholder status after two years.
• Competitive, production-based income for shareholders.
• Flexible scheduling and sabbaticals to promote work-life balance.
• Malpractice tail coverage.
• Relocation assistance.
• A comprehensive health benefits package.
• 401(k), cash-balance retirement plan, and Health Savings Account (HSA).

About Our Organization:

We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the nation, featuring over 2,200 clinicians across more than 40 specialties in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization has received national recognition for excellence, with numerous 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. Known as a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, Santa Cruz is famous for its surfing spots, stunning redwoods for hiking and mountain biking, and the San Lorenzo River for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The scenic, tree-lined roads are ideal for road cyclists, while 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, Pacific Garden Mall, features the Museum of Art and History, exceptional restaurants, unique boutiques, wine tasting rooms, sidewalk cafes, and numerous coffee shops. Santa Cruz is also a cultural center, hosting live performances, an annual Open Studios tour, boutique art stores, and the Tannery Arts Center. The University of California, located in the nearby foothills, adds to the community's vibrant character, and the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk has been recognized as the Best Boardwalk in the country by a leading publication.