Founding Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon — Equity Partner

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity partnership

Guaranteed base salary

Relocation assistance

Continuing education stipend

Operational support

Digital workflows

Job summary

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Chicago seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to found and lead a brand-new practice, with autonomy to shape culture and clinical standards.

This unique opportunity offers immediate equity partnership with $0 buy-in, a guaranteed base salary of $500,000+ with upside tied to collections, relocation assistance, and comprehensive support to build a thriving, patient-centered center in a vibrant city.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• 1–5 years into practice and ready for ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brand-new oral surgery center in Chicago.
• Define culture and set clinical standards for the practice.
• Cultivate referral relationships and community presence.
• Steer long-term growth and strategic direction of the practice.
• Provide mentorship and collaborate with supporting teams.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication

Referral building

Education

Board certification in OMFS

Illinois licensure eligibility

Job description

Lead a Brand-New Oral Surgery Practice in Chicago, Illinois

Are you a few years into practice and beginning to wonder if your current trajectory matches your long-term ambition? Perhaps you're simply ready to put your name on something of your own.

If you're looking for ownership, meaningful leadership, and the chance to build a practice on your own terms-we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to lead a brand-new oral surgery center opening in Chicago, Illinois. This is a unique opportunity to step into the role of founding surgeon, without the financial risk of starting solo.

You'll have the freedom to define the culture, set the clinical standard, cultivate referral relationships, and steer long-term growth-all while leaning on a seasoned platform built to help surgeons thrive.

What This Opportunity Offers

• Immediate equity partnership with $0 buy-in

• $500,000+ guaranteed base salary with collections-based upside

• Substantial monetary transition award

• Relocation assistance and continuing education stipend

• Comprehensive operational, marketing, and administrative support

• State-of-the-art digital workflows and implant-focused technology

• Highly skilled clinical and surgical support team

• Mentorship from accomplished surgeon partners

• Full autonomy to shape the vision and culture of your practice

Who This Opportunity Is Designed For

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• Eligible for licensure in Illinois

• Ideally 1-5 years into practice and ready for greater ownership

• Entrepreneurial mindset paired with leadership ambition

• Strong communicator who values referral-building and community presence

• Dedicated to clinical excellence and building something enduring

Why Chicago

Chicago offers something few cities can match: world-class urban energy alongside neighborhoods that each feel like their own small town. As the third-largest city in the country and a recognized hub for healthcare, finance, and innovation, it's a market with the scale to support an ambitious practice and the diversity to make every patient relationship meaningful.

Outside of work, you'll find yourself in one of America's liveliest cities, with award-winning restaurants, a legendary music and theater scene, championship sports across every season, and 26 miles of lakefront to explore. From the architecture along the river to weekend escapes in the Michigan dunes, Chicago delivers a quality of life that scales with your career.

Contact Us

If the timing is right and the vision resonates, let's start a conversation about what's next.