Orthopaedic Surgeon – Coastal Bay Area Practice (Santa Cruz, CA)
Company: Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is seeking a
full-time board-certified, or board-eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon in
Santa Cruz, California. This position will join our Medical Group
practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary
culture ensures you have the support you need to deliver
exceptional personalized care to your patients. Come join a Medical
Group of more than 2200 physicians practicing in primary care and
more than 45 medical and surgical specialties and has received the
highest possible rating for patient experience from the California
Office of the Patient Advocate, and “elite” status by the
California Association of Physician groups. Physician-led and
collegial environment Team-based care approach Schedule flexibility
Opportunity for rapid practice growth Full Scope Practice
Opportunity to grow a subspecialty interest Abundant leadership and
committee work opportunities, with active promotion of quality
improvement projects Qualifications: Board Eligible or Board
Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Join Us and Enjoy: Physician-led
and collegial environment Guaranteed salary for two years with
production bonus Shareholder-eligible after two years Shareholders
enjoy very competitive, production-based income Schedule
flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance Malpractice tail
coverage Relocation allowance Generous health benefits package
401k, cash-balance retirement plan, HAS Organization Details: Palo
Alto Foundation Medical Group We are one of the largest
multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over
2,200 clinicians in 40 specialties, in practices throughout the San
Francisco Bay Area. Our organization is nationally recognized for
our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care,
innovation, and leadership. Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is
affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit
health care organization, providing operational and administrative
support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to
focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Community
Information: Santa Cruz is situated on the northern edge of the
Monterey Bay about 70 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Cruz
offers a moderate climate and the best of many worlds. For outdoor
enthusiasts, Santa Cruz is a wonderful combination of beach, ocean
and mountains. Well-known as a Mecca for surfers, Santa Cruz also
offers magnificent redwoods for hiking and mountain-biking and the
San Lorenzo River for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Long
stretches of tree-lined and coastal roads offer the perfect venues
for road cyclists. Fisherman and sailors will appreciate convenient
access to the ocean from the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Municipal
Wharf, which also features a variety of shops and restaurants.
Santa Cruz’s downtown center, the Pacific Garden Mall, is home to
the Museum of Art and History and features outstanding restaurants,
unique shops, wine tasting rooms, sidewalk cafes, and an abundance
of coffee shops. Santa Cruz is also a cultural hub, featuring
several live performance venues, the annual Open Studios tour,
boutique art stores and the Tannery Arts Center. Adding to the
character of the community, the University of California is nestled
in foothills above Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz Beach and
Boardwalk was named Best Boardwalk in the country by USA Today.
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