Locums General Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

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