Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Physician
San Francisco, CA, 94101, USA
- $600,000 p/year
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Sports Medicine
- Hip Arthroscopy
This role is for a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon specializing in hip arthroscopy and sports-related injuries, based in San Francisco with Kaiser Permanente. The position involves surgical and trauma care with collaborative support from physician assistants and offers extensive benefits, competitive salary, and career development opportunities. The practice emphasizes work-life balance, equity, inclusion, and integrated healthcare delivery in a physician-led environment.
Orthopedic Sports Surgeon Opportunity in San Francisco, CA with Kaiser Permanente
Leading the future of health care
Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group
The Permanente Medical Group is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon with a strong interest in Hip Arthroscopy to join our collegial and well-established team in San Francisco. TPMG provides a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership in a physician-led organization committed to quality care and work-life balance.
Position Highlights
- Team Composition: 8 surgeons (3 Total Joint, 3 Sports, 2 Hand)
- Collaborative Model: Work closely with 13 experienced Physician Assistants
- Surgical Focus: 40% hip arthroscopy, 40% sports medicine, 20% trauma via call
- OR Time: 1 2 days per week
- Call Schedule: 1 in 8 weeks (Level 2/3 community trauma)
- Dedicated trauma room time available
Practice Environment
- Supportive Infrastructure: Strong systems in place for outpatient care and surgical coordination
Lifestyle & Benefits
- Location: Based in the heart of San Francisco with access to the Bay Area s cultural, coastal, and mountain destinations
- Work-Life Balance: Generous time off and comprehensive benefits
- Career Growth: Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership
- Group Culture: Strong identity focused on collaboration and high-quality patient care
Full-time annual salary range is $600,000 to $625,020 plus additional potential incentives up to $73,080 . Salary range listed is based on a full-time schedule. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.
Requirements:
- Board Certification or Eligibility
- Must be eligible to obtain a CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice within CA
A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG:
- Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
- We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
- We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion by hiring physicians who reflect the people we serve.
- Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.
- An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
- We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.
- We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
- Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.
EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
- Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)
- Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
- PSLF Eligible Employer
- Malpractice and Tail Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave
- Shareholder track
- Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)
For more information regarding practicing with TPMG and to apply, please visit:
We are an equal opportunity employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor




