Hand Surgeon — Central Illinois

Ortho Conditioning; Illinois; On-site; USD 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Partnership Track

ASC Ownership

Health insurance

CME allowance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Strelcheck Healthcare Search is seeking an ambitious, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon to join a premier Central Illinois group. The role offers immediate caseload, autonomous practice, and a path to private practice partnership with ASC ownership.

Compensation includes a guaranteed base, sign-on bonus, RVU incentives, and full benefits. Enjoy a mature, low-competition market with strong referral networks and long-term equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Training: Completion of ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and Hand/Upper Extremity Fellowship.
• Certifications: BE/BC by ABOS.
• Licensure: Eligible for or holds an unrestricted medical license in Illinois.
• Experience: Experienced surgeons or recent fellowship graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide Hand and Upper Extremity orthopedic care in a high-volume, referral-rich practice.
• Operate with optimized OR scheduling and autonomy within a physician-led group.
• Pursue private practice partnership and ASC ownership as part of long-term wealth generation.

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

ACGME Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) by ABOS

Unrestricted medical license in Illinois

Job description

Strelcheck Healthcare Search Central Illinois Full Time May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026

Job Summary

A premier, highly respected, physician-led orthopedic group in Central Illinois is seeking an ambitious, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon to step into a thriving, mature practice. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a high-volume clinical landscape with zero local competition, offering immediate caseload demand, dedicated block OR time, and an accelerated path to private practice partnership and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) ownership.

Job Description

Are you looking to maximize your surgical productivity without the burden of heavy local competition or bureaucratic red tape?

This physician-led group offers a highly collaborative, collegial environment where you will enjoy full clinical autonomy alongside strong administrative and surgical support. As the primary Hand and Upper Extremity specialist in the entire region, you will immediately step into a mature referral network with a waiting list of patients.

Your schedule will benefit from optimized, blocked OR time designed for maximum surgical efficiency and a highly favorable, light shared call schedule that protects your work-life balance. This position allows you to practice at the top of your license while capitalizing on a lucrative corporate structure that rewards productivity and rewards long-term loyalty with substantial equity.

Requirements

• Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Training: Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and a Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
• Certifications: Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).
• Licensure: Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois.
• Experience: Both experienced surgeons and upcoming fellowship graduates showing exceptional clinical excellence are welcome to apply.

Compensation, Benefits & Long-Term Wealth Generation

We offer a top-tier financial architecture designed to reward efficiency and productivity:

• Guaranteed Base Salary: Competitive initial guarantee ranging between $1.1 Million and $1.5 Million (based on experience).
• Sign-on Bonus: $50,000 upfront.
• Incentive Model: Robust RVU-based production incentives supporting top-tier, uncapped earning potential.
• Partnership Track: Seamless, transparent pathway to private practice partnership.
• ASC Investment: Direct opportunity for Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) ownership with substantial long-term real estate and equity upside.
• Full Benefits Package: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and a generous retirement plan.

Top Reasons to Join Our Practice

• Immediate High-Volume Workload: Skip the years spent building a patient base; step directly into a mature, established practice on day one.
• Monopoly on the Region: Benefit from an exceptional competitive landscape with zero local competition - positioning you as the premier specialist in the area.
• True Clinical Autonomy: Work within a stable, physician-owned and physician-led framework that prioritizes patient care and surgeon satisfaction over corporate metrics.
• Unmatched Financial Upside: Combine a $1.1M-$1.5M base with ASC dividends to build generational wealth.
  Elite Quality of Life: Enjoy a low-stress, suburban lifestyle in a vibrant, safe university town with a exceptionally low cost of living, top-tier schools, and rich cultural amenities.

About Strelcheck Healthcare Search

Strelcheck Healthcare Search is a premier, executive physician recruitment firm with over 35 years of experience connecting industry-leading talent with top-tier medical groups and hospitals nationwide. We are managing the exclusive screening and vetting process for this opening to ensure an ideal cultural and clinical match.

Strelcheck Healthcare Search has been exclusively retained to conduct all physician screening for this opening.