Orthopedics - Pediatric Physician
At a glance
Orthopedic Surgeon role posted by Curative, a recruiter. Springfield, IL · full-time · from $400,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Treat pediatric orthopedic patients across general cases, with a focus on trauma and elective surgery
- Perform 3-6 operations per week while building on the existing patient volume
- Teach medical students and residents through the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
- Pursue research with support from dedicated staff and infrastructure
- Develop subspecialty interests and contribute to program development
What you bring
- You are board eligible or board certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- You have completed fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedics
- You are interested in teaching, collaboration and developing programs
Who this fits
This role suits a new graduate or experienced surgeon seeking an academic practice with clinical work and teaching. You’ll have 2 clinic days and 2 OR days per week in Illinois.
From the recruiter
Join a community based academic health system in Illinois as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. This role has a strong trauma focus, established referral volume, and opportunities to develop subspecialty interests while working with residents and medical students.
Position Highlights- General Pediatric Orthopedics with a trauma focus
- 3-6 surgeries per week across trauma and elective cases
- Immediate patient volume with opportunity to grow your practice
- Collaborative environment with mentorship and leadership support available
- Two clinic and two OR days per week
- Teaching opportunities with an Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
- Daily interaction with medical students and residents
- Research opportunities with dedicated support staff and infrastructure
- Flexible academic expectations without a "publish or perish" model
- $400,000+ base salary with academic component, based on experience
- Additional clinical compensation with guaranteed income during ramp up
- Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
- CME allowance and paid professional development time
- Comprehensive health, retirement, and university benefits
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopedics
- Open to new graduates and experienced surgeons
- Interest in teaching, collaboration, and program development
Enjoy a family friendly community with a low cost of living and minimal commute times. The location provides convenient access to St. Louis in approximately 1.5 hours and Chicago in approximately 2 hours.
Reach out today to learn more about this Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery role and its academic environment!