Orthopaedic Surgeon - Complex Shoulder and Elbow

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.

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Our Orthopaedics Team is seeking a BC/BE Surgeon with fellowship training in complex shoulder and elbow surgery to join our group of 33+ surgeons and 20+ Affiliated Clinicians in Portland, Oregon. The position is strictly for a shoulder and elbow position with general orthopaedic call coverage (1:10). We emphasize patient-centered and evidence-based care with robust ancillary support, established care pathways, integrated virtual care, an internal arthroplasty registry, and cross-specialty collaboration.

What to Expect:

• Wide spectrum of complex shoulder and elbow cases
• Cross-specialty collaboration
• A new tower at Sunnyside Medical Center that will include modern operating rooms and equipment
• Full integration of electronic medical records and established care pathways
• Opportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desired
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• An internal arthroplasty registry

Minimum Requirements:

Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopaedics

Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow

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
• Total Rewards value range of $619,721 - $764,000

The annual salary for this position is $487,200 - $594,200 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees 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.

For more information about this position, contact Shana Klemchuk, Physician Recruiter, at Shana.T.Klemchuk@kp.org or 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.