Community General Surgeons, Clinical Associates #SUR199a

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 375,000 - 525,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive and General Surgery, invites applications for full-time Clinical Associates to practice in a community general surgical setting across Ingalls Memorial Hospital and offsite locations.

Appointees will provide inpatient and outpatient general surgery care with no teaching requirement, with compensation based on qualifications and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Medical doctorate or equivalent required.
• Medical licensure in Illinois required.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery required.

Responsibilities

• Shared weekday and weekend call coverage.
• Participation in group coverage arrangements and practice workflows.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient general surgical care, including elective and emergency cases.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and other clinical services to provide timely, coordinated care.

Education

Medical Doctorate or equivalent

Medical licensure in Illinois

Board certification or eligible in General Surgery

Job description

Community General Surgeons, Clinical Associates #SUR199a

Section of Minimally Invasive and General Surgery, Department of Surgery
Position Type: Other Academic Appointee
Salary Range: $375,000 - $525,000 per year
Chicago, IL

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 23, 2029

Description

The University of Chicago’s Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive and General Surgery, seeks full-time Clinical Associates practicing within a community general surgical practice for renewable terms of up to three years. Appointees will work alongside a group of community surgeons to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient general surgical care, including elective surgery, emergency general surgery, and longitudinal preoperative and postoperative care at Ingalls Memorial Hospital and other offsite locations. These positions do not require teaching or scholarly activity. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Responsibilities include shared weekday and weekend call coverage, participation in group coverage arrangements and practice workflows, and collaboration with hospital staff and other clinical services to provide timely, coordinated care.

The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medical care since 1927.The University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, located in Harvey, Illinois, serves Chicago’s south suburban communities. These positions offer the opportunity to build a broad general surgery practice within an established community hospital, working closely with local referring clinicians and a multidisciplinary care team. As part of UChicago Medicine, the practice combines community-based care with access to the expertise and resources of an academic health system.

The Section of Minimally Invasive and General Surgery is committed to medical education, research, patient care, and serving our community.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be Board certified or eligible in General Surgery or equivalent.

We especially welcome applicants committed to a broad community general surgery practice, building lasting relationships with patients and referring clinicians, and working collaboratively within an established surgical group. Applicants with experience in community general surgery, a broad operative skill set, and proficiency in minimally invasive techniques are especially encouraged to apply. A demonstrated commitment to collegiality, teamwork, and serving the needs of the local community is highly valued.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination .

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [e-mail] with their request.

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