Orthopedics - Spine Physician

Medicorp, Inc. dba Physician Empire; Illinois; On-site; USD 875,000 - 1,007,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Illinois seeks an orthopedic spine surgeon to join their team. The position offers a lucrative compensation package, including a guaranteed base salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. The area boasts family-friendly communities and ample outdoor activities.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental, life, disability

Paid malpractice with tail

CME $6,000 + 5 days

Generous retirement plan

Relocation reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Participation in general orthopedic call required.
• General call would be 1:6 when fully staffed.

Education

College level education

Job description

Illinois Orthopedic Spine Opening

• Looking for 1 ortho spine to replace 1 who left in 2022 who was very successful here. They also have a private practice neurosurgeon who has been coming there for a few years, doing only spine surgeries. He s there 1 day a week for clinic and 1 day in the OR. They have signed one spine surgeon joining them this summer/fall after training. But, volumes support at least two spine surgeons in their service area.
• The previous employed spine surgeon had worked up to at least 90% of his practice being spine, so that is definitely possible. Their hospital system covers 10 counties and they have primary care clinics in 9 of those counties. This means direct referrals and very little competition with the nearest spine surgeon being 45 minutes north. Outreach opportunities for even more market exposure available if interested.
• Participation in general orthopedic call is required. The ortho clinic is in a building right next to the hospital/OR and is about a 2 minute walk between. General call would be 1:6 when fully staffed.

Compensation:

• $875,000 base salary guaranteed for 2 years + uncapped RVU production
• Quality bonus available upon earning base salary (adds up to $50,000 annually)
• $75,000 sign-on bonus
• $60,000 retention bonus (paid $20,000 at the end of year 1, 2 & 3)
• Relocation reimbursement
• Paid malpractice with tail
• Health, vision, dental, life, disability
• Time Off
• CME $6,000 + 5 days
• Generous retirement plan

The Area:

• Choose to reside in one of several communities within a short commute based on your individual needs.
• College level education is available locally at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston and at Lake Land College in Mattoon and nearby at University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana.
• Family friendly towns offer festivals, outdoor activities, organized sports and something for everyone.
• About 2 hours to Indianapolis and 3 hours to Chicago