Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

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 case load 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:

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  Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara is in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to the headquarters of several high-tech companies and the 9 th 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:

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  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.


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  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 with additional potential incentives up to $35,450.

To learn more about practice opportunities with TPMG, please email your CV to or call Victor at .

Please visit our website to view all of our opportunities located throughout Northern California.

We are an equal opportunity employer and VEVRAA federal contractor.