Academic Orthopedic Trauma - Assistant/Associate Professor in Central Illinois

Jackson Physician Search; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Base salary + RVU-based pay

Trauma call pay

Job summary

Jackson Physician Search presents a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon opportunity at an internationally recognized academic medical center in Central Illinois. The role qualifies as Assistant/Associate Professor, with direct teaching, clinical leadership, and a strong research support structure.

Expect a base guarantee with RVU-based pay, trauma call compensation, sign-on and relocation assistance, plus a robust state benefits package and an excellent retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon (BC/BE).
• Experience in trauma pelvis/acetabular fractures and geriatric injuries.
• Ability to teach and mentor residents and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex orthopedic trauma care at Level I centers.
• Teach and supervise residents and medical students from day one.
• Collaborate on clinical research with IRB support.
• Participate in trauma call and program development.

Skills

Teaching residents

Clinical leadership

Research collaboration

Education

Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma

Job description

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

Location and Lifestyle

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

Specialty: Surgery - Orthopedic - Trauma

Employment Type: Full Time