Job Description

Job Description

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best provide their patients with exceptional care.

Medical/dental/vision coverage 
Supplemental medical coverage 
Special dependent coverage 

Vacation/holiday/sick leave (prorated to work schedule)
Retirement and savings plans  
Relocation package 
Professional liability coverage 
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Additional Information

Qualifications:

• ABFAS certified in both foot and RRA, or recognized ACFAS surgical fellowship training.
• Active CA license and paid DEA, or progress towards license if currently in a fellowship program.
• CA fluoroscopy license, or progress towards license if currently in a training program

Position characteristics:

• Primary clinic home at Kaiser Permanente La Palma MOB, providing care to adult and pediatric patients.
• Evaluate and manage a broad spectrum of foot and ankle conditions - routine concerns, diabetic foot care, wound care, and complex pathology.
• Practice is predominantly clinic-based setting, with a strong emphasis on minor procedures.
• Elective surgical cases are performed at designated KP surgery centers or contracted outside facilities.
• Fracture care and acute trauma is primarily managed by the Orthopedic Trauma Team.
• Provide operative care under the expectation that no case is too big or too small, including hindfoot/ankle surgery, while noting that total ankle replacements are handled by the Foot & Ankle Orthopedists.
• Collaborate closely with podiatry colleagues, with weekday call managed by Anaheim and Tustin Ranch podiatry locations. The La Palma position is not slotted to take weekday call.
• Participate in rotating weekend/Holiday hospital call, shared equitably among surgical DPMs.
• Weekend responsibilities focus on infections, wound management, hospital rounding, and surgical care on both Saturday and Sunday.

• Work within a multi-specialty, team?based environment committed to high?quality, patient?centered care, in a value-based model.

   

  
  Please note job descriptions are subject to change to meet the operational needs of the department and medical center.

About the area

Orange County is a coveted coastal destination combining urban sophistication and stunning natural beauty. With its laid-back beachside communities, upscale shopping centers, vibrant arts scene, top-notch schools, and theme parks, Orange County offers an idyllic lifestyle.

Working here

SCPMG Orange County is characterized by a deeply ingrained culture of teamwork, collaboration, and collegiality that cuts across specialties and departments. Driven by a dynamic, transparent leadership team, physician involvement is a key focus, enabling constant improvement and fueling a desire to sustainably provide affordable, high-quality care. Our deep clinical talent pool affords a wealth of consultative support from specialists and subspecialists. We place a strong emphasis on physician wellness: protecting our physicians, mentally and physically, is viewed as critical for reaching our goals. Opportunities for connecting abound, through formal and informal events and programs, and special events that are unique to Orange County. We actively help new hires to acclimate, integrate, and ultimately, bondthereby furthering physician involvement and clinical expertise, and creating a breeding ground for the next leaders.

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