The philosophy and beliefs of Southern California PermanenteMedical Group are rooted in the founding principles of the Kaiser Permanenteintegrated managed care partnership established in 1945 between physicians andthe Kaiser Foundation. That word - partnership - is important. We are aphysician-led partnership with a mission to transform the practice ofmedicine.
At SCPMG, we continue to empower our providersto lead. We understand that our success is made possible through the skills,ambition and leadership of our physicians and professional staff. We invest inour physicians and staff through continuing education, training, technologysupport and a nation-leading Physician Wellness program. And to further thelegacy of our philosophy we are investing in the future: the Permanente MedicalSchool - scheduled to open in 2019 - will train future generations of doctorsto practice responsible, ethical, collaborative and fulfilling medicine.
We continually improve the health and wellness of our patients, ourphysicians, and our communities with our equation of responsible, ethical andeffective care.
Join us as we continue to deliver The Answer to Healthcare in America.
About the area
Covering the East San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, thePanorama City service area is a natural gateway for both outdoor adventure andurban experiences. The nearby 5 Freeway can take you to Los Angeles and othermajor cities, and the Burbank Airport is close by. Affordable housing is also amain feature of our area. The Los Padres and Angeles National Forests and theSan Gabriel Mountains--famous for their wilderness areas, camping, hiking, andhorseback riding--are a short drive away.
Working here
At Panorama City there is a deep focus on continuous variety,learning, and new challenges. To keep things fresh and enhance outcomes, ourleadership takes an active role in connecting physicians with their interests,whether in specialties, initiatives at the medical center, communityinvolvement, or in growth and leadership opportunities. A culture of kindnesshas created a warmth among "Pan City" physicians; there is a distinct joy andgratification in coming to work. This collegiality is a constant: due to oursmaller size, physicians are able to meet each Friday, discussing new ideas andhow to improve services. New hires are quickly integrated and supported, bothprofessionally and personally. Taken together, Pan City's attributes haveenabled a cohesive, high-functioning team that expertly serves a diverse--andvery appreciative--patient population.