Locum Tenens Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine (Aurora, IL) | Multiligament & Hip Arthroscopy

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We’re seeking a locum tenens orthopedic surgeon with sports medicine fellowship training to provide clinical and surgical coverage at a Level II trauma hospital in Aurora, Illinois. This is a six-month assignment beginning July 2026, supporting a temporary vacancy in the Sports Medicine program.

Schedule & Coverage

• Assignment length: July 2026 – 6 months
• Clinical schedule: 2 clinic days (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) and 2 OR days (starts 7:30 am)
• Call: Beeper call with shared weeknight and weekend rotation (weekend block: Fri 5:00 pm – Mon 7:00 am)
• Call frequency: Approximately 1:7 for weekends; weeknight call shared among six surgeons
• Call response time: To be determined

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Adult patients
• Clinic volume: ~25–30 patients per day
• Admissions and inpatient rounding required within 24 hours
• Phone consults expected
• Typical cases: ACL, MCL, PCL reconstructions, meniscus work, multi-ligament knee injuries, and hip arthroscopy

Facility & Team Support

• Hospital: Level II trauma center in Aurora, IL
• EMR: Epic
• Specialty backup: Orthopedic team available
• Support staff: APPs (PAs/NPs) and surgical team support
• Department bed count and some office equipment details: TBD

Privileges, Credentialing & Compliance

• Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges are available
• Credentialing timeline: ~3 months
• Licensure: Active Illinois license or participation in IMLC required
• DEA registration required

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine fellowship required
• Demonstrated experience with multi-ligament knee reconstruction and hip arthroscopy
• Strong sports medicine surgical background and experience managing complex cases

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide clinic and OR coverage in orthopedic sports medicine
• Perform complex procedures including ACL/MCL/PCL reconstructions, meniscus procedures, multi-ligament knee surgery, and hip arthroscopy
• Manage patient care, follow-up, and surgical planning
• Participate in the established call rotation and respond to ER consults
• Collaborate closely with the orthopedic team and APPs

Compensation & Logistics

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance: provided by the facility

If you have the required fellowship training and multi-ligament/hip arthroscopy experience and are available for a July 2026 start, this role offers the chance to step into a supported team environment at a busy community trauma center.