Locums – Physician – Orthopedic Surgery (Sports Medicine), Illinois

Position Overview

A Level II Trauma Center approximately 45 minutes from Chicago—is seeking a Sports Medicine fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon for a 6-month locums assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to step into an established sports medicine program with strong surgical volume and full APP support.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: ASAP (July preferred)
• Contract Length: 6 months
• Schedule:
  • 2 Clinic Days: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
  • 2 OR Days: Starting at 7:30 AM
  • Flexible scheduling for the right candidate

Clinical Responsibilities

• Clinic Volume: 25–30 patients per day
• Surgical Volume: 8–10 cases per week
• Case Mix:
  • ACL, MCL, PCL repairs
  • Knee ligament reconstruction
  • Meniscus procedures
  • General bread-and-butter Sports Medicine
  • Hip arthroscopy experience preferred

Call Requirements

• Weekend Call: 1 in 7 (Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM)
• Weeknight Call: Shared among 6 surgeons (0–1 nights per week)
• Responsibilities:
  • ER call coverage (phone consults)
  • Inpatient rounding (within 24 hours of admission per bylaws)

Practice Setting

• Level II Trauma Center
• EMR: Epic
• Team: 6 Orthopedic Surgeons; 11 total physician providers

Support Staff

• APPs (PA/NP):
  • First assist in OR
  • Manage post-op patients
  • Share ER call responsibilities

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine Fellowship required
• Active Illinois license or IMLC eligibility
• DEA required

Credentialing

• Approximately 3 months
• Temporary privileges available