Physician, Orthopedic Surgery; Santa Cruz, CA

Physician, Orthopedic Surgery (Santa Cruz, CA)

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a full-time board‑certified or board‑eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Santa Cruz, CA

This position will join our Medical Group practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary culture ensures you have the support you need to deliver exceptional personalized care to your patients. Come join a Medical Group of more than 2,200 physicians practicing in primary care and more than 45 medical and surgical specialties, and that has received the highest possible rating for patient experience from the California Office of the Patient Advocate and “elite” status by the California Association of Physician groups.

• Physician‑led and collegial environment
• Team‑based care approach
• Schedule flexibility
• Opportunity for rapid practice growth
• Full Scope Practice
• Opportunity to grow a subspecialty interest
• Abundant leadership and committee work opportunities, with active promotion of quality improvement projects

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

• Physician‑led and collegial environment
• Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
• Shareholder‑eligible after two years
• Shareholders enjoy very competitive, production‑based income
• Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work‑life balance
• Malpractice tail coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Generous health benefits package
• 401(k), cash‑balance retirement plan, HSA

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is one of the largest multi‑specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,200 clinicians in 40+ specialties, with practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We are nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership.

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