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Leading the future of health care
Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON- Santa Clara, California
Cardiac Surgeon Opportunity in Silicon Valley
The Permanente Medical Group/Kaiser Permanente of Northern California seeks a cardiac surgeon to join the team in Santa Clara, California which is one of three main cardiac surgery centers of excellence in Northern California. We are seeking a talented, ambitious, and team-oriented candidate. Prior experience of 2-3+ years is highly preferred, but all qualified candidates will be considered. Must be ABTS Board Certified or Board Eligible.
The Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center is a 350-bed quaternary care academic hospital. Our academic affiliations include UCSF and Stanford. We are a multi-specialty practice supported by full-time PAs, intensivists, and hospitalists dedicated to the cardiac surgery service line. We have a wide breadth of practice varying from standard coronary and valve cases to high acuity ECMO and Ventricular Assist Device cases.
PRACTICE DETAILS:
- Join a robust and collegial practice with 7 surgeons and a comprehensive multi-disciplinary heart team recognized nationally and locally for exceptional outcomes and multiple STS 3 star ratings.
- Spectrum of cases include complex valvular disease, coronary bypass, complex aortic surgery, TAVR, minimally invasive valve surgery, and a select group of surgeons performing MCS (LVADs and ECMO, with aspirations to initiate a transplant program in the years ahead).
- Consistent referrals from the entire Northern California region equaling 1100+ cases per year.
- Strong focus on balancing caseload and call for optimal life-work balance.
- 24-bed Cardiac ICU, fully supported with in-house intensivist and telemetry care physicians, clinic and scheduling staff, and an experienced team of 9 cardiac physician assistants.
- Research support for clinical outcome projects if interested in publishing (optional)
COMMUNITY:
- Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara is in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to the headquarters of several high-tech companies and the 9th most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Santa Clara is bordered by San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino.
- Outstanding local educational opportunities at all levels. Excellent public schools in the surrounding areas. Stanford University, Santa Clara University, and San Jose State are all just miles away.
- Just minutes from downtown Cupertino, San Jose, and Palo Alto, and less than an hour from San Francisco.
- Santa Clara is home to Levi's Stadium and the San Francisco 49ers. The San Jose Sharks home stadium is also just minutes away.
- Amazing location for those who enjoy outdoor activities and an active lifestyle. World-class skiing in Tahoe, amazing beaches, and nationally renowned parks, camping, and hiking are all nearby to enjoy.
- Exceptional and highly diverse food scene with flavors from all over the world
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.
- We are committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive environment for all physicians and employees.
- 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 medical and dental
- Moving allowance
- Home loan assistance - up to $250,000 (approval required)
- Malpractice and tail insurance
- Paid holidays, sick leave, education leave
- Shareholder track
- Three retirement plans, including pension
- PSLF eligible employer
Full-time annual salary range is $566,580 to $580,020 plus additional potential incentives up to $35,450*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.
To learn more about practice opportunities with TPMG, please email your CV to Victor.R.Ramirez@kp.org or call Victor at (510) 853-2812.
Please visit our website to view all of our opportunities located throughout Northern California. https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/jobs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and VEVRAA federal contractor.
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