The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

The Permanente Medical Group: Physician Led Healthcare Excellence

The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) stands as the largest physician-led medical group in the United States, serving Northern California with nearly 10,000 physicians and 45,000 nurses and staff. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, TPMG delivers innovative, personalized, and technologically advanced healthcare to 4.6 million patients through an integrated care model that prioritizes superior clinical outcomes and patient advocacy.

Physician Leadership and Clinical Innovation

At TPMG, physicians maintain ultimate decision-making authority over patient care, free from external influence. This physician-led governance model empowers medical professionals to collaborate across 116 specialties and subspecialties, applying collective expertise to benefit patient lives. The organization leads in disease prevention, early intervention, and world-class specialty care, including cardiovascular, perinatal, neurosurgical care, and sepsis treatment. With regional networks of 100+ PM&R physicians and dozens of pediatric subspecialists, clinicians benefit from extensive collaboration opportunities and access to multidisciplinary clinics spanning neuromuscular, spina bifida, spasticity, and neuro-oncology specialties.

Culturally Inclusive Care Environment

• Multi-lingual, culturally sensitive approach celebrating patient and physician diversity
• Medical programs tailored to patients' language preferences and cultural heritage
• Collaborative care coordination across multiple specialties and care settings
• Advanced technology integration for enhanced patient outcomes
• Comprehensive preventive medicine and holistic wellness focus
• School-based medical therapy units enabling longitudinal care through young adulthood

Career Growth In Silicon Valley

Healthcare professionals at TPMG benefit from extensive career opportunities across Northern California's diverse medical landscape. The organization's scale and scope provide unparalleled professional development opportunities, allowing physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff to advance their careers while making meaningful impacts on community health outcomes. TPMG's commitment to medical excellence, technological innovation, and cultural competence creates an ideal environment for healthcare professionals seeking to deliver care that's both medically advanced and culturally sensitive. The Silicon Valley location offers proximity to major tech employers and driving distance to Monterey, Lake Tahoe, and Napa Valley.