Pays $627k-$737k — Orthopedic Surgeon market median is ~$359k (6 jobs) · Top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery for work-life (6.1/10, vs 317 in this specialty)
Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint
About the Role
Full-time Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA. No call. Salary $626,599-$737,175. Comprehensive benefits including pension and shareholder track.
Join Permanente Medicine as a Orthopedic Surgeon – Total Joint, No Call in Tacoma, Washington.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $626K - $737K
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Shareholder Track Program
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
- Leadership Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements, competitive compensation. Work with Permanente Medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will perform primary and revision total joint arthroplasty, specifically focusing on hips and knees. They will work within an integrated care team to provide evidence-based, patient-centered orthopedic care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Medical Degree (MD/DO) and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. Applicants must also be able to obtain a Washington State medical license and federal DEA registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint at Permanente Medicine a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 317 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Permanente Medicine holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 55 active listings.
In Washington, Physician listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$320k across 370 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (20,164 listings).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Washington's cost-of-living index is 118.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$682k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $575k in an average-cost state — Washington ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$682k midpoint, that is roughly $27k–$48k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Orthopedic Surgeon roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 6 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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