About Us

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician-led, self-governed and independent multi-specialty group practice, providing care to the more than 700,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Washington state. We work unencumbered by traditional health care obstacles and without silos; prioritizing people over profits, collaboration over ego, and driven by a singular goal: our patients' health. At WPMG, we take care of the whole person, with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs that contribute to total health. We are clinicians motivated by the desire to make a purposeful difference in the communities we serve, and in how health care is delivered.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Orthopedic Surgeon Salaried Locum to join our dynamic orthopedics team based in Tacoma, WA for a 6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and provider collaboration. A total joint fellowship is preferred and experience with revision arthroplasty is required.

Position Highlights:

• Join a team of ten orthopedic surgeons and nine physician associates. Surgeons have sub-specialty training in joints, sports, foot/ankle, and hand/upper extremity.
• Focus on primary and revision total joint arthroplasty.
• Supportive, collegial environment with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
• Kaiser focuses on a coordinated care model that fosters optimal patient outcomes, including an established total joints program of nurse navigators and physical rehabilitation.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree MD/DO Required
• BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License