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Locum, W-2 temporary Orthopaedic Surgeon role focused on shoulder and elbow care with Northwest Permanente in Portland, Oregon. The role includes general orthopaedic call coverage as needed and joins a group of more than 33 orthopaedic surgeons.

About this job

Setting: Integrated orthopedic program with more than 33 orthopaedic surgeons and 20 affiliated clinicians, operating rooms at Sunnyside Medical Center and an integrated EMR.
The work: Primarily shoulder and elbow surgery and care, working with orthopaedic subspecialists and multidisciplinary teams; access to an internal arthroplasty registry and quality improvement work.
Call: Participation in general orthopaedic call coverage as needed.
Patients: A broad spectrum of complex shoulder and elbow cases.
What the pay includes: Hourly locum wages; malpractice covered. W-2 temporary position.
Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery; fellowship training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; able to obtain Oregon and Washington medical licenses and DEA registration.
Benefits named: Malpractice coverage.

Details

Pay stated: Not stated
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Employment: Per Diem
Health system: Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Site: Sunnybrook Medical Ofc
Location: Portland Metro Area, OR
Posted: Sep 24, 2026
First seen here: Oct 1, 2026
Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

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