Orthopedic Spine Physician

About the role

Proliance Surgeons Puget Sound Orthopaedics is seeking a fellowship‑trained spine surgeon to join a thriving, well‑established practice in the South Puget Sound region. The role is a full‑time hand surgeon opportunity open to candidates completing or recently completed fellowship, with an established referral base and a mix of operative and non‑operative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care across three clinic locations (Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Lakewood).
• Perform operative and non‑operative treatments, utilizing the on‑site ambulatory surgery center and hospital privileges.
• Participate in a shared call rotation designed to support work‑life balance.
• Collaborate with dedicated physician assistants and an experienced administrative team for clinic and surgical operations.

Requirements

• Fellowship‑trained in spine surgery (or hand surgery as noted).
• Board‑certified or eligible for board certification.
• Completion of a recent fellowship (or currently completing).

Qualifications

• Eligibility for shareholder/ownership track after one year of board certification.
• Ability to work within a physician‑led, independent practice model.
• Commitment to professional autonomy and participation in governance committees.

Skills

• Proficiency with Epic EMR and streamlined imaging/care coordination.
• Experience managing a hand practice and utilizing ambulatory surgery center resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborative decision‑making and committee work.

Benefits

• Ownership opportunity – access to a physician‑owned ambulatory surgery center for outpatient procedures.
• Professional autonomy to build and manage your practice with full support.
• Independent, physician‑led group with transparent governance and shared decision‑making.
• Long‑term stability – permanent career opportunity with a clear partnership track and growth potential.
• Robust support team including PAs, administrative staff, and Epic EMR.
• Shared call rotation designed for work‑life balance.

Pay

Independent, productivity‑based compensation model with a partnership track; surgeons achieving board certification are eligible to become shareholders after one year, participating in specialized compensation models and ownership of the Care Center’s ASC and ancillary services.

Schedule

Full‑time position with a shared call rotation structured to promote work‑life balance.