Orthopaedic Surgeon - Musculoskeletal Oncology

Northwest Permanente (NWP) is the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington with 1,500+ physicians and 300+ administrative professionals caring for 615,000+ Kaiser Permanente members. Northwest Permanente is owned and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 50+ specialties.

We are seeking an Orthopaedic Surgeon with sub-specialty fellowship training in musculoskeletal oncology to join our team. Our musculoskeletal oncologist will enjoy state-of-the-art facilities:

• Kaiser Westside Medical Center –  one of the highest volume centers for hip and knee replacement surgery in the pacific northwest.
• Sunnyside Medical Center – a new hospital tower is under construction for 2029 with new OR suites and equipment.  
• Interstate Medical Center – a new radiation oncology center to offer the best care for our cancer patients.

In addition to state of the art facilities, our partner will join a multi-disciplinary oncology team and a group of 39 surgeons and 26 Affiliated Clinicians specializing in all fields of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What You Can Expect:

• Compensation that includes base salary with volume and value incentives
• General call that is approximately 1 in 8, and does not include spine
• Full integration of electronic medical records, established care pathways
• Opportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desired
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• .90  FTE 
• 4 day work week with guaranteed 1 day off every week

Minimum Requirements:

• American board certfied or eligible in Orthopaedics
• Musculoskeletal oncology fellowship completion

We Provide You:

• Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings with additional employee contribution optional
• Competitive compensation that is not based on fee-for-service model
• Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of Northwest Permanente
• Paid annual education leave + annual education allowance
• Comprehensive benefits including largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave
• Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities
• Total Rewards value range of $567,581-$741,000

The annual salary for this position is $475,500 - $576,000 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degr ees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, NWP offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

Additional questions can be directed to Shana Klemchuk, Senior Physician Recruiter, at Shana.T.Klemchuk@kp.org or call 971-347-5826.

Why Northwest Permanente Physicians Work Here

Practicing in an integrated health care model like ours means that our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment not found just anywhere. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear what NWP physicians have to say about the collaborative environment they work in, and how this model not only makes their jobs easier – it makes them better doctors. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwest Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.