Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Job In Carbondale, Illinois
Full-time life at 122 ortho trauma shifts per year
Because you’re ready for a full-time life!
A full-time, benefit-eligible schedule with us means 122 shift per year – that leaves you 243 days to enjoy your life outside of work! As an orthopedic trauma surgeon with our team at Southern Illinois Healthcare Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL (100 mi southeast of St. Louis, MO) you will contribute to patient success in the operating room and through clinic follow-ups.
You take care of patients; this is how we take care of you!
- Predictable work schedule, 122 24-hr shifts per year (10-11 per month). Your full team consists of three full-time experienced physicians and two full-time APPs.
- No call expectations on days off (when you are scheduled to be on, you’re on, but when you are off, you’re OFF!)
- Malpractice & tail coverage provided at no cost to you, and no non-compete clause hanging over your future
- Annual CME allowance of $2500, competitive compensation, plus robust benefits including health/dental/vision and 401k
- No billing or coding – you are trained to care for patients, our operations team is trained to take of the paperwork
What you bring
- Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain one upon hire)
- Orthopedic Trauma Board Certification preferred
- 5 or more years of experience in an ACS verified trauma program
- Ability to provide ortho and ACS services
- Strong communication skills combined with high patient satisfaction scores and a desire to work in a collaborative environment
About Surgical Affiliates Management Group Inc. (SAMGI)
- Founded and currently led by practicing surgeons like yourself!
- We are a growing company with programs at 80+ hospitals across the country. Our team model has proven successful for providers and their patients.
- We are not a locums company – you work for us at your hospital location as a regular, long-term employee and develop meaningful ties with the community
- Learn more from our CEO, Lynette Scherer MD at https://www.samgi.com/samgi-videos
About SIH Memorial Hospital and the Carbondale community
- Memorial Hospital is a 162-bed, Level II Trauma Center with daVinci robotic technology. It is the flagship facility of Southern Illinois Healthcare’s four hospitals, with physicians representing 45 specialties to serve their 16-county, mostly rural region. Dedicated to the community, SIH has provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and benefits since 2012.
- Carbondale is a classic college town of approx. 20,000 people and home to Southern Illinois University. The cost of living is 20% lower than the national average. The Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park, both within 10 miles of the city limits, offer camping, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures.
Sound exciting? We think so too! Contact in-house recruiter Renee Jenkins at mjenkins@samgi.com or (916) 382-8629 to find out more.
Carbondale is a small city in the state of Illinois and is located in the county of Jackson. The natural beauty of the area - including rivers, lakes, a variety of golf courses, and Shawnee National Forest - entices many residents to enjoy numerous outdoor activities, including beautiful national and state parks, bicycle paths, four public golf courses, and 14 public parks.
In addition to Southern Illinois University, which presents regular concerts and theatrical productions, as well as art and history exhibits, the city has a variety of unique cultural institutions. PBS and NPR broadcasting stations (WSIU) are affiliated with the university. Carbondale also is home to WDBX Community Radio for Southern Illinois, and the Big Muddy Independent Media Center.
We are a physician-owned and led company that is focused on building talented surgical practices. We establish partnerships with hospitals throughout the United States and employ our exceptional clinician talent to develop local surgical practices. Our commitment lies in driving excellence and innovation in surgical care.
We ARE NOT a locums company. When you join our team as an employee, you become an integral part of a collaborative environment that relies on cohesive teams and standardized practices. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities to collaborate with other SAMGI Clinicians at our facilities.
A surgical career path can enable you to achieve your ideal work-life balance. It’s a unique opportunity to leave behind the stress of juggling on-call duties, elective cases, and practice management duties, and enjoy the freedom to focus on providing the best possible patient care. If you’re a skilled surgeon looking for an exciting new challenge, joining our team can be life-changing. Positions are available throughout the country.
Key roles within our surgery programs include: Acute, Trauma, Neuro, and Orthopedic surgeons, Medical Directors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants.