Academic Orthopedic Trauma - Assistant/Associate Professor in Central Illinois

Jackson Physician Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Excellent retirement plan

Epic EHR at clinics and hospitals

Job summary

An internationally recognized academic medical center in Central Illinois is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon, Assistant/Associate Professor. The role offers 100% trauma practice across two Level I centers with strong teaching expectations and immediate research support.

You will work with dedicated staff, be eligible for base pay plus RVU-based clinical pay, trauma call pay, sign-on and relocation assistance, and an outstanding retirement package.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in Orthopaedic Trauma (BC/BE).
• Experience in trauma across complex pelvic to geriatric fractures.
• Academic appointment and teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma surgery care at Level I centers with a large catchment.
• Teach and mentor residents and fellows from day one.
• Engage in research with IRB support and study coordinators.
• Potential subspecialty focus in foot and ankle if desired.

Skills

Orthopaedic trauma fellowship

Job description

An internationally recognized and award-winning academic medical center, honored for excellence in medical education, is adding a fellowship-trained (BC/BE) Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon, Assistant/Associate Professor, to its Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in Central Illinois:

• - Up to 100% trauma practice with a catchment area of roughly 2 million
• - Cases range from complex pelvic to geriatric fractures and bread & butter trauma
• - Operate at two Level I trauma centers less than one mile apart, plus a nearby ASC
• - Very light shared call, with residents taking first call (residents score 99th% in nation and are very capable)
• - Teach and mentor right away, with research support including IRB help and study coordinators
• - Option to build an elective subspecialty practice, with a big need in foot and ankle (not required)
• - Dedicated MA and RN, plus shared APPs
• - Epic at the clinic and both hospitals
• - Strong permanent base guarantee, plus RVU-based clinical pay, trauma call pay, sign-on and relocation assistance
• - State benefits, including an outstanding retirement package with employer match

Central Illinois offers affordable, family-friendly living, with neighborhoods about 20 minutes from both hospitals and St. Louis and Chicago a few hours away by train or car for weekend getaways:

• - Lake living nearby, plus 35 parks across 2,300 acres with trails for running, cycling, and cross-country skiing
• - State parks and wildlife areas for hiking, horseback riding, and camping, plus four public golf courses
• - A strong arts scene with a symphony, ballet, outdoor opera, craft brewing, and classic Route 66 culture
• - Housing costs well below most Midwest metros

For more information, contact David Demro:

Call/Text: 314-788-6879
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Specialty: Surgery - Orthopedic - Trauma
Employment Type: Full Time