Orthopedic Surgeon in Joliet, Illinois

Orthopedic Surgeon – Join Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL

Prime Healthcare is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to join our expanding team at Saint Joseph Medical Center, a flagship facility delivering high-quality, compassionate care in the southwest Chicago region.

Position Highlights:

• Hospital: Saint Joseph Medical Center - a Joint Commission-accredited 489-bed leading hospital in Joliet, offering 24/7 emergency services with a Level II Trauma Center, dedicated inpatient rehabilitation, and excellence in orthopedics, cardiology, oncology, stroke care, and women's health.
• Key Features: Access to advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical technology, comprehensive imaging/laboratory services on campus, dedicated inpatient rehabilitation, and a Level I adult trauma center for diverse, high-acuity cases.
• Practice Setting: Hospital Employed opportunity with potential for general orthopedics, subspecialty focus (based on interest/experience), and strong referral base from a busy ER, community physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package: Includes competitive base salary with production incentives, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, comprehensive malpractice coverage, health/dental/vision, retirement plans, CME, paid time off, and more.
• Location Perks: Joliet, IL - a vibrant, growing suburb just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago. Enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, proximity to major highways, nearby recreational areas, diverse dining/shopping, and easy access to cultural events in Chicago while maintaining a family-friendly community feel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and disorders in both outpatient clinic and inpatient settings.
• Perform surgical interventions, including general orthopedic procedures, fracture care, joint reconstructions, arthroscopic surgeries, and trauma-related cases (leveraging the hospital's Level I adult trauma center capabilities)
• Utilize advanced technologies such as minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in call coverage (shared/rotating schedule) for orthopedic trauma and emergency consultations through the ER.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic imaging, and develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited program
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for Illinois medical license
• Commitment to patient-centered care and team collaboration

Pay Transparency:

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $650,000 -$750,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf