Locum Orthopaedic Surgeon (Shoulder & Elbow)

Northwest Permanente is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery for a locum opportunity in Portland, Oregon. This position is focused primarily on shoulder and elbow care, with participation in general orthopaedic call coverage as needed. You'll join a collaborative team of more than 33 orthopaedic surgeons and 20 affiliated clinicians within a well-established, highly integrated orthopedic program. Our team emphasizes evidence-based care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and operational efficiency supported by robust clinical resources and modern facilities.

What You Can Expect:

• A broad spectrum of complex shoulder and elbow cases

• Collaboration with experienced orthopaedic subspecialists and multidisciplinary teams

• Access to state-of-the-art surgical facilities, including expanded operating room capacity at Sunnyside Medical Center

• Fully integrated electronic medical record system and established clinical care pathways

• Dedicated ancillary support and care coordination resources

• Participation in a highly collaborative physician-led practice environment

• Access to an internal arthoplasty registry and quality improvement initiatives

Minimum Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

• Fellowship training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

• Ability to obtain an Oregon and Washington medical license and DEA registration, if not currently held

Northwest Permanente covers malpractice, pays competitive locum hourly wages, and treats our locum physicians as an extension of our core team. This locum role is a W-2, temporary position. 

Please direct questions to Emily Dodds, Senior Physician Recruiter, at Emily.B.Charleston@kp.org. 

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.