General Surgery Opening in Illinois

**General Surgery Opening in Illinois**
Located in Sterling, IL – 2 hours west of Chicago

Full-time, employed General Surgery opportunity at a 99-bed independent community hospital with a strong physician-led model and broad regional presence.

**Position Highlights**
-BC/BE required
-Full-time position
-Broad-based, traditional bread-and-butter General Surgery
-Robotics experience and interest strongly preferred (Da Vinci DV5 available)
-Non-cardiac thoracic interest a plus
-Interest in breast surgery a plus
-No scoping required (option to incorporate if desired)
-No bariatrics
-Laparoscopy required
-Case mix includes all abdominal, all breast, some endocrine, limited trauma
-Onsite ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsies, and breast MRI available
-1:4 call rotation
-Join 3 General Surgeons and 1 PA
-Employed physician model
-Approximately 77 physicians and 75 APPs across 35 specialties
-14 satellite facilities serving the region

This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon seeking strong earning potential, excellent resources, and a balanced lifestyle in a welcoming Midwestern community of approximately 26,000 residents.

**Community Highlights – Sterling, Illinois**
-Family-friendly atmosphere
-High earning potential with low cost of living
-Laid-back lifestyle
-Robust benefits package
-Excellent outdoor recreation opportunities
-Premier sports, training, and wellness complex
-Woodlawn Arts Academy
-2 hours west of Chicago
-1 hour east of the Mississippi River
-Strong public and private school options