Orthopedic Surgeon
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Job Description
Elevate Your Orthopedic Surgery Career in the Picturesque Susan River Valley
Join Our Team!
Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (SAMGI) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Per Diem Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at Banner Lassen Medical Center. Nestled near the beautiful Susan River, this opportunity combines professional growth with an enviable outdoor lifestyle.
Who We're Looking For
- A Board Certified/Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon
- A passion for teamwork and the outdoors
- Current or recent experience in general orthopedics, acute fractures, and sports injuries
- Arthroplasty competency is a plus
- California Medical License preferred
Position Highlights
Diverse Case Mix: A balanced blend of acute and elective orthopedic cases, focusing on general sports medicine and bread-and-butter arthroplasty
- Protected OR Time: Weekly OR block time to ensure dedicated surgical hours
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care: Inpatient rounding at one hospital and follow-up care at a well-appointed clinic just 5 minutes away
- Call Requirements: 60-minute call back time
Requirements
- Board Certification or Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
- Current or recent experience in general orthopedics, acute fractures, and sports injuries
- Competency in arthroplasty is a plus
- Possession of or eligibility for a California Medical License
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong commitment to patient care and outcomes
Benefits
- Location Benefits:
- Work and Play: Located at Banner Lassen Medical Center, close to Northern CA national parks, Reno, and Lake Tahoe
- Community: Serve a younger demographic of patients in a safe, friendly environment
- Lifestyle: Enjoy a lower cost of living with abundant recreational opportunities
Compensation and Benefits
- Flexible Schedule: Accommodate your lifestyle with a schedule that works for you
- Competitive Salary Range: Attractive compensation package
- Comprehensive Coverage: Malpractice and tail coverage provided
About SAMGI
At SAMGI, we are physician-led and committed to developing talented surgeons and providers. We establish partnerships with hospitals nationwide and support our exceptional clinicians in creating local surgical practices. When you join us, you become an integral part of a collaborative SAMGI team, dedicated to driving excellent patient outcomes with state-of-the-art medicine.
Elevate your career while enjoying the best of both worlds – professional fulfillment and an outdoor lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will manage a diverse mix of acute and elective orthopedic cases, including sports medicine and arthroplasty. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding at Banner Lassen Medical Center and providing follow-up care at a nearby clinic.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Surgeon at Surgical Affiliates Management Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 363 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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