Central California- Orthopedic Sports Surgery Physician - Partnership Track

Orthopedic Sports Surgery Opportunity | Central Valley, CA | 1M+ Potential | Partnership Track

Join a premiere physician-owned and physician-led surgical group in California's Central Valley. Step into an established, 100% sports-surgery practice featuring immediate athletic coverage, block OR time, zero mandatory call, and an accelerated path to partnership.

Position Highlights

• 100% Physician-Owned & Led: Practice medicine free from hospital bureaucracy and corporate healthcare mandates.
• Pure Sports Focus & Team Coverage: Step directly into a 100% sports practice as Team Physician for local university athletic departments, area high schools, and regional sports programs-no general ortho overflow.
• Surgical Efficiency: Premier block OR time, elite surgical teams, and dedicated PA support to maximize your volume and outcomes.
• 1M+ Partnership Track: Rapid, clear path to full partnership, with current partners earning 1M+ annually through practice and ancillary income.
• Zero Required Call: True off-duty peace of mind with no mandatory call responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Package: Negotiable base salary with RVU bonuses, signing bonus, and relocation assistance.
• Full Benefits: Malpractice with tail, 401(k) match, health/dental/vision, CME stipend, and generous PTO.
• 2 - 3 year partnership track with partners earning millions annually

Candidate Requirements

• US residency training in Orthopedic Surgery with Board Certification or Board Eligibility
• US Fellowship training in Sports Medicine required (Open to 2027 fellows)

Live & Practice in California's Central Valley

• Located one hour from Los Angeles County, Kern County offers a population of more than 1,000,000 with a combination of affordability, accessibility, and amenities.
• Families benefit from excellent public and private schools, while the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains provide opportunities for hiking, biking, and skiing.
• The coast, Los Angeles, Sequoia National Park, and Yosemite are all within reach for weekend trips, and a regional airport provides direct flights to major cities across the West.

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.