April Showers Bring New Opportunities! Hand Surgeon needed at Riverside!

At Riverside, we are more than just healthcare providers. We’re partners in care. Located less than one hour south of Chicago, IL our community hospital offers passion and purpose with every patient interaction.

We are actively recruiting a second Hand Surgeon  to join our our team. The ideal candidate should be fellowship trained, board eligible or board certifoed an collegial.  This physician will  join four other orthopedic surgeons, two PAs and  one nurse practitioner providing  high-quality care to our patients and continued growth for the department and organization.

Opportunity Highlights

• Hospital-employed with the Riverside Medical Group
• Busy practice
• No less than 1:5 call
• Brand new three-story Orthopedic and Spine facility
• Large state-of-the-art OR suites
• Same day walk-in clinic
• On site hand therapy
• Built-in referral group of primary care physicians
• EPIC EMR

Compensation

• Competitive base salary consistent with MGMA guidelines
• Worked RVU production bonus on top of base pay
• Commencement Bonus
• Loan Repayment Options
• Relocation
• CME and Professional Association Dues
• Paid Malpractice
• Generous Paid Time Off

Organization

Riverside Medical Center offers clinical excellence, superior quality and safety. The Riverside Medical Group is composed of 170 providers who have a “voice” in how their practice is run. With consistent leadership, financial stability and a continued growth strategy in place, Riverside Medical Center has earned national recognition. Candidates can expect to find within the  Riverside network numerous clinics, community agencies and other health care professionals, where patients can be referred when appropriate.

Outstanding Community & Remarkable Experiences for Young & Old.

Strategically located less than an hour south of Chicago, Kankakee County is home to farmers markets, festivals, and family fun. And for city dwellers looking to experience nature's splendor, there is no need to journey any further. Meander through miles of hiking and biking trails, float down the river or drive through the country side - all before capping the night off with a craft beer over a good meal or sip the latest world-class wines at the local wine bars.

Benefits of Living in Kankakee County

• Lower cost of living in Kankakee than in the suburbs of Chicago
• Tight-knit community of people with a variety of family-friendly events
• Bourbonnais, IL ranked as the 38th safest city in America
• Community values family, education, arts, culture, and history
• Scenic routes and less congested traffic than in major cities
• Educational opportunities from pre-school through college
• Less than one hour from two major international airports (Midway & O'Hare)

Want to Learn More? Visit...

• Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Burea
• Visit Kankakee Guide
• Economic Alliance of Kankakee County
• Kankakee County Real Estate
• Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce

Award Winning & Community-Based.

Riverside Medical Center is located in Kankakee, IL and is part of Riverside Healthcare, a fully integrated healthcare system serving the needs of individuals and communities throughout the the counties of Kankakee, Iroquis, Will, Grundy, and beyond. As part of the system, Riverside Medical Center, a 314-bed hospital and Level II trauma center, provides a full scope of inpatient and outpatient care. The organization is award-winning and has been recognized nationally for its programs in heart care, cancer care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and more.

Riverside's reputation for nursing excellence has made it the area's only Magnet® Recognized hospital. Because Riverside's clinical performance ranks them among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide, Healthgrades has named them a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award, and Truven Health Analytics presented them with the 100 Top Hospitals® award. Riverside also operates several community, primary and specialty health centers throughout the region.

Learn more about Riverside's Awards and Recognitions.

With a Heart for the Next Generation of Physicians.

The organization is also defined by its teaching opportunities and strong residency and fellowship programs. The Riverside Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program accepts four new residents each year. As a teaching hospital, Riverside is shaping the future of healthcare and planning for the communities' needs by training 20 physicians each year. In addition, Riverside offers Fellowship Programs in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Geriatrics.