Academic Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Physician in Springfield

Curative; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Paid professional development time

University benefits

Job summary

Curative in Illinois is seeking a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon for an academic practice with a strong trauma focus. You will join a community based academic health system, treating general pediatric ortho and trauma, and you will have opportunities to develop subspecialty interests while teaching residents and medical students.

Two clinic and two OR days per week, immediate patient volume, and a collaborative environment with mentorship and leadership support are provided.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in orthopedic surgery.
• Fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedics.
• Open to new graduates and experienced surgeons.
• Interest in teaching, collaboration, and program development.

Responsibilities

• General Pediatric Orthopedics with a trauma focus.
• Perform 3-6 surgeries per week across trauma and elective cases.
• Immediate patient volume with opportunity to grow your practice.
• Collaborative environment with mentorship and leadership support available.

Skills

Teaching interest

Collaboration

Program development

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics

Board eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon | Illinois | Academic Practice

Join a community based academic health system in Illinois as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. This role has a strong trauma focus, established referral volume, and opportunities to develop subspecialty interests while working with residents and medical students.

Position Highlights

• General Pediatric Orthopedics with a trauma focus


• 3-6 surgeries per week across trauma and elective cases


• Immediate patient volume with opportunity to grow your practice


• Collaborative environment with mentorship and leadership support available


• Two clinic and two OR days per week

Academic Environment

• Teaching opportunities with an Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program


• Daily interaction with medical students and residents


• Research opportunities with dedicated support staff and infrastructure


• Flexible academic expectations without a \"publish or perish\" model

Compensation & Benefits

• $400,000+ base salary with academic component, based on experience


• Additional clinical compensation with guaranteed income during ramp up


• Sign on bonus and relocation assistance


• CME allowance and paid professional development time


• Comprehensive health, retirement, and university benefits

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery


• Fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopedics


• Open to new graduates and experienced surgeons


• Interest in teaching, collaboration, and program development

Live & Practice in Illinois

Enjoy a family friendly community with a low cost of living and minimal commute times. The location provides convenient access to St. Louis in approximately 1.5 hours and Chicago in approximately 2 hours.