Board-Track General Orthopedic Surgeon - Build Elective Practice with Dedicated OR Time & APP Support (Illinois)

We’re looking for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to establish and grow an elective orthopedic practice in Williamson County, Illinois. This role offers the chance to build a high-volume practice from a solid foundation - supported by an established health system, a collaborative orthopedic team, and dedicated APP assistance.

What you’ll find here

• Dedicated OR block time Monday-Friday so you can plan a predictable surgical schedule.
• Advanced Practice Provider support to help manage clinic and perioperative workload.
• A hospitalist team that handles most inpatient admissions, reducing your administrative burden.
• Strong administrative and clinical infrastructure to support practice growth and referral development.
• Limited acute orthopedic and fracture coverage (complex trauma cases are transferred to orthopedic traumatology specialists within the system).
• Real opportunity to shape and expand a new orthopedic service line in the region.

Compensation & benefits

• Base salary of $500,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• CME allowance
• Paid onboarding and credentialing
• Full malpractice coverage with tail insurance
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support work-life balance and a predictable schedule

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure and hospital privileges
• Interest in building and growing an elective orthopedic surgery practice
• Comfort managing a limited amount of acute orthopedic and fracture care

Preferred qualities

• Experience developing referral networks and increasing elective surgical volume
• Strong commitment to patient-centered, high-quality orthopedic care

If you’re entrepreneurial, enjoy teamwork, and want to grow a busy elective practice with solid institutional support, this is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact in Williamson County.