Full Time Orthopaedic Joint Surgeon for Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley

The Power of We

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public teaching healthcare system affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time BC / BE Orthopaedic Joint Surgeon to join the dynamic practice in our Department of Orthopaedic.

We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our patients and our diverse community, while participating in the education of the next generation of health care providers, in one of the best places to live in the United States.

About Our Organization

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second‑largest county‑owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million residents of Santa Clara County. SCVH is comprised of four hospitals : Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC – a 731‑bed central hospital), O’Connor Hospital (OCH – 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC – 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center.

SCVMC hosts four residency programs and one fellowship training program, and partners with Stanford University SOM and Stanford Healthcare for the clinical training of medical students, residents, and fellows. SCVMC is an ACS‑verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, an ABA‑verified Burn Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level 4 NICU, and a nationally recognized CARF‑accredited Rehabilitation Center. Owing to its geographic location and specialty offerings, SCVMC not only serves the County, but also the larger region.

Providers in our health system also can use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.

About the Community

SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse choice of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., San Francisco), university (e.g., Palo Alto), high‑tech (many cities of Silicon Valley), mountain (e.g., Los Gatos), beach (e.g., Santa Cruz), and rural / agricultural (e.g., Morgan Hill and Gilroy). Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country – only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada – our physicians have the opportunity to enjoy a very high quality of life.

About the Department

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) provides care to the patients of Santa Clara County, primarily at the SCVMC, which is an ACS certified Level 1 trauma center and O'Connor Hospital (OCH). The SCVMC Orthopaedic Department also facilitates the coordination of orthopaedic safety net care within the greater Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system, which includes SCVMC, OCH, St. Louise Regional Hospital, and Regional Medical Center. Successful candidates will join a team of fellowship‑trained orthopedic trauma, joint reconstruction, and sports surgeons in the clinical care of patients, education and training of Stanford University medical students and orthopaedic residents, and participation in hospital- and system‑wide quality improvement projects. SCVMC orthopedists serve as affiliated faculty of the Stanford Department of Orthopaedic Surgery with the ability to collaborate on research and clinical care initiatives.

About the Position

The preferred candidates should be proficient in the management of orthopaedic joint conditions and reconstruction in children and adults and possess the ability to take Level 1 Orthopaedic Trauma call. This position is ideal for highly motivated surgeons in a growing orthopaedic department in one of the second largest county health care systems in California.

Applicants must be board certified or board‑eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, have a valid California Medical and Fluoroscopy license, and hold an MD or DO degree.

About Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a generous comprehensive benefits package, including 36 days of leave per year; 13 holidays; 5 CME days; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; long‑term disability insurance; AD&D insurance; life insurance; and retirement plans. Malpractice insurance is paid with tail coverage, and possible relocation reimbursement is available (pre‑approval required). SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit www.nhsc.hrsa.gov and www.phcdocs.org / Programs / CalMedForce.

If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at MD.Recruitment@hhs.sccgov.org.

• The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.

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