Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint

You've invested years developing the skills to provide exceptional care — and our model is designed to support you in doing just that. At Washington Permanente Medical Group, our physicians benefit from comprehensive practice and administrative support that allows them to focus on what matters most: their patients. From managing follow-up instructions and patient emails to helping connect patients with social services, we take care of many of the non-clinical responsibilities for you.

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is the clinician-led medical group that provides care exclusively for Kaiser Permanente members in Washington state. With over 1,300 clinicians across more than 30 specialties, WPMG is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty group practices in the Pacific Northwest.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Total Joint trained Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Orthopedic Surgery team based in Seattle, WA. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and physician collaboration.  

Position Highlights:

• Join a team of highly trained orthopedic surgeons, including two fellowship-trained total joint surgeons in Seattle and three total joints surgeons in Bellevue, WA.
• Focus on primary and revision total joints arthroplasty.
• Supportive, collegial environment with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a coordinated care model that fosters optimal patient outcomes, including an established total joints program of nurse navigators and physical rehabilitation. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $596,761 to $702,071 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
• Value-Based Incentives: Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics
• Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG will contribute 11% of your base salary to your 401(K), with additional employee contributions being optional
• Cash Balance Plan: Additional means to save for retirement 
• Shareholder Track Program: Defined track to Shareholder of WPMG
• Market-leading health Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Annual Education Leave Allowance
• Leadership Development opportunities 
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage 

New Hire Incentives:

• Signing Bonus: New Hires are eligible to receive a 10% sign-on bonus
• Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications:

• Required: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Preferred Experience: Fellowship trained in Total Joint and experience with revision arthroplasty is required.
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA 
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License 

Community

Seattle is a vibrant seaport city nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, economic opportunity, and cultural richness. With over 750,000 residents, it’s the largest city in both Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is home to global industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Alaska Airlines. Known for its innovation, outdoor lifestyle, and dynamic neighborhoods, Seattle attracts those seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life. With stunning views, top-tier healthcare and education, and a thriving arts and food scene, Seattle truly offers something for everyone.

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington State’s richly diverse communities. Many know the Pacific Northwest as an attractive tourist destination with beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a host of cultural and recreational opportunities. These elements, and others, make Washington an excellent place to live.

Our Inclusive Workforce

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture. WPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and the communities that we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.