Orthopedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement - Napa (Full Time)

NorthBay Healthcare Corporation • Napa, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Northbay Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon to join Northbay Napa Medical Group in the Napa Valley. This full-time, employed position supports the growth of an established, high-volume joint replacement program focused on primary and revision hip and knee reconstruction and degenerative joint disease. The physician will join an established practice with immediate patient demand and practice primarily in Napa, with one to two clinic days per week in Vacaville/Fairfield. The role is part of a multidisciplinary, patient-centered environment integrating surgical, non-surgical, and rehabilitative services, with access to advanced surgical technology, modern facilities, and coordinated care pathways. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027; surgeons completing an Adult Reconstruction / Joint Replacement fellowship in 2027 are encouraged to apply.

The work combines outpatient clinic and inpatient surgical care. The stated average is 15–25 clinic patients per day and 3–6 surgical cases per day. The physician participates in shared orthopedic call; five days of hospital general orthopedic call per month are required during the income guarantee period. The collaborative team includes orthopedic surgeons, hospitalists, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation specialists, and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Resources include advanced operating suites with minimally invasive and joint replacement capabilities, on-site imaging and diagnostic services, integrated rehabilitation, and coordinated perioperative care pathways.

Compensation is up to $895,000 in Years 1–2, including a two-year income guarantee of $716,537 plus production incentives. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $50,000, relocation reimbursement of up to $20,000, retention bonuses beginning in Year 2, paid hospital orthopedic call in addition to the income guarantee, and $8,000 per year for CME and dues. Medical, dental, and retirement savings plans are offered. Beginning in Year 3, compensation moves to a production-based model with quality incentives and an APP supervision stipend.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency.
• Completion of an accredited Adult Reconstruction / Joint Replacement fellowship.
• Demonstrated training and proficiency in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Active and unrestricted California medical license, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Willingness to participate in hospital general orthopedic call.
• Strong commitment to quality outcomes, patient safety, and evidence-based care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with minimally invasive techniques and modern joint replacement protocols is preferred.
• Exposure to high-volume or multidisciplinary orthopedic programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with hip and knee disorders, including osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and post-traumatic conditions.
• Perform primary and revision joint replacement procedures, including total hip and total knee arthroplasty.
• Use minimally invasive surgical techniques and evidence-based perioperative care pathways.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating operative and non-operative approaches.
• Coordinate comprehensive care, including rehabilitation and post-operative follow-up.
• Participate in hospital general orthopedic call coverage as scheduled.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Build a sustainable joint replacement practice through engagement with the hospital, referring providers, and the Napa Valley community.
• Contribute to the development and growth of joint replacement and orthopedic service lines.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options, procedures, and recovery expectations.
• Supervise and collaborate with APPs and clinical staff.
• Provide joint replacement surgery, arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, and non-operative therapies such as injections, medications, and guided rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Eligible for up to $50,000 sign-on bonus.
• Eligible for up to $20,000 relocation reimbursement.
• Eligible for retention bonuses starting in Year 2.
• Paid hospital orthopedic call in addition to the income guarantee.
• $8,000 per year for CME and dues.
• Medical, dental, and retirement savings plans.
• Production-based compensation with quality incentives and an APP supervision stipend beginning in Year 3.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree