We are seeking a Locums Orthopedic Surgeon to establish and grow anelective orthopedic and total joints practice in Williamson County, Illinois.This is a unique opportunity to build a high-volume elective practice from astrong foundation with the support of an established health system, dedicatedAPP assistance, and a collaborative orthopedic team.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Build and lead an electiveorthopedic surgery practice with a primary focus on total joints and adultreconstruction.
- Dedicated OR block timeavailable Monday through Friday.
- Dedicated Advanced PracticeProvider support.
- Hospitalist team managesadmissions for most inpatient cases.
- Strong administrative andclinical infrastructure to support practice growth.
- Limited acute orthopedic andfracture coverage.
- Complex trauma casestransferred to orthopedic traumatology specialists within the health system.
- Opportunity to shape andgrow a new orthopedic service line.
Requirements:
- MD or DO degree from anaccredited medical school.
- Completion of an accreditedOrthopedic Surgery residency program.
- Board Certified or BoardEligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Eligible for Illinoismedical licensure and hospital privileges.
- Interest in building andgrowing an elective orthopedic surgery practice.
- Comfortable managing alimited amount of acute orthopedic and fracture care.
Preferred
- Fellowship training in AdultReconstruction and Total Joint Replacement.
- Experience developingreferral networks and growing elective surgical volume.
- Strong commitment topatient-centered, high-quality orthopedic care.
Extras:
- Generous (above market) hourly rate per 24 hour shift
- All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate
- Med-mal and tail insurance covered
- Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts
