Trauma Surgeon

Ladders; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 357,000 - 586,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Medical, dental, and vision options

CME support

Wellness program

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Ladders in Evanston, IL seeks a Trauma Surgeon to join the team for high-acuity surgical care across trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care. The role blends clinical leadership with academic involvement, including teaching, resident and fellow program support, and research opportunities for qualified candidates.

Location: Evanston, IL; US-based candidates only; compensation: $356,838 – $585,908 annually; no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required.
• Illinois medical license or pending approval.
• DEA license required.
• BC/BE certification.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Fellowship training in Critical Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house coverage for Level 1 Trauma and Emergency General Surgery at Evanston Hospital.
• Cover Level 2 Trauma call and Emergency General Surgery at multiple hospitals.
• Conduct 4-6 hours per month in a general surgery post‑op clinic.
• Oversee critical care in the Surgical ICU at Evanston and Skokie Hospitals.
• Manage residency and fellowship programs through an academic partnership.
• Engage in teaching opportunities with an academic appointment.
• Participate in research opportunities for qualified candidates.

Skills

Trauma surgery

Critical care

Teaching

Education

MD/DO

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Trauma Surgeon to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This on-site role in Evanston, IL offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity surgical care across trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care settings. The position also blends clinical leadership with academic involvement, including teaching, resident and fellow program support, and research opportunities for qualified candidates. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across multiple hospitals to deliver timely, coordinated care and help shape the next generation of surgical talent.

Location: Evanston, IL - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $356,838 – $585,908 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house coverage for Level 1 Trauma and Emergency General Surgery at Evanston Hospital
• Cover Level 2 Trauma call and Emergency General Surgery at multiple hospitals
• Conduct 4-6 hours per month in a general surgery post‑op clinic
• Oversee critical care in the Surgical ICU at Evanston and Skokie Hospitals
• Manage residency and fellowship programs through an academic partnership
• Engage in teaching opportunities with an academic appointment
• Participate in research opportunities for qualified candidates

Qualifications

• MD/DO required
• Illinois medical license or pending approval
• DEA license required
• BC/BE certification
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Fellowship training in Critical Care preferred

Benefits

• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development
• Various medical, dental, and vision options
• CME support
• Wellness program plan
• Health and flexible savings account options
• Retirement options with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Community involvement opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.