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

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center • San Jose, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

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

Better Health for All

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 orthopedic trauma surgeon with fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma, in our Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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

About Our Organization

SCVH is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California, committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH includes three hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), O’Connor Hospital, and Saint Louise Regional Hospital, along with a network of primary care clinics and specialty services.

SCVMC is an ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, and a nationally recognized CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center. Providers in our health system have the opportunity to use our integrated electronic health record (Epic), recognized for achieving the highest level of success (Stage 7) by HIMSS.

About the Community

SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering diverse cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians enjoy a high quality of life with access to urban, university, and rural communities.

About the Department

The Orthopaedic Trauma Service, a Division of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at SCVMC, provides direct care to patients and facilitates fracture care coordination within the greater Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system. Successful candidates will join a team of fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons in clinical care, education, and quality improvement projects.

About the Position

Candidates must have or be eligible for a California Medical License, a California Fluoroscopy license, an MD degree, be ABOS board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery, and have completed a 1-year OTA-certified fellowship in orthopaedic trauma. Preferred candidates will manage poly-trauma patients and possess a strong focus on quality improvement initiatives.

About Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation; a comprehensive benefits package including 54 days of leave per year; 5 CME days; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability insurance; paid malpractice; and possible relocation reimbursement.

SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For more information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, 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 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, or organizational affiliation.

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