Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon – Locum Tenens | Illinois
Updated 9/12/26
$235.00
– $250.00
hourly
Illinois, Illinois, United States
Physician
Orthopedics-Sports Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon to support a vacancy within an established sports medicine program in Illinois. This is a 6-month locum tenens assignment with a July or ASAP start, offering a balanced mix of clinic, OR, and shared call.
If you are a Sports Medicine Surgeon interested in a structured, high-volume practice with strong APP support and scheduling flexibility, I’d be happy to share additional details.
Job Responsibilities
2 clinic days per week (8:00a–5:00p, one‑hour lunch)
2 OR days per week (OR start time 7:30a)
OR days currently Mondays and Fridays; flexibility available for the right candidate
Clinic Volume: 25–30 patients per day (current average)
Surgical Volume: Approximately 8–10 cases per week
Qualifications
Credentialing: Temporary privileges available; approximately 3 months
Licensure: Illinois license or IMLC‑eligible candidates accepted
Working Hours
Start Date: July or ASAP
Length of Assignment: 6 months
Reason for Vacancy: Sports medicine program vacancy
Call Requirements
Weekend Call: 1 in 7 weekends
Friday 5:00p – Monday 7:00a
Alternating one weekday call (some weeks no call)
Weeknight Call:
Shared with 6 orthopedic surgeons
Some weeks no call, other weeks one night
Call nights coincide with a scheduled workday
Phone consults from the ER; physician rounds required per bylaws (patients seen within 24 hours of admission)
Skills
Bread‑and‑butter Sports Medicine
ACL, MCL, PCL reconstruction
Knee and ligament procedures
Meniscus repairs
Hip arthroscopy experience preferred
Traditional Sports Medicine fellowship‑trained case mix
Practice & Facility Details
Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center
EMR: Epic
Provider Team:
6 Orthopedic Surgeons
11 physician providers total
APP Support:
APPs manage post‑op visits
APPs serve as first assists in the OR
APPs share ER call responsibilities from home
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