Locum Tenens Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon – Near Chicago

Updated 9/12/26
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Physician
Orthopedics-Sports Medicine
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Inpatient Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description A Level II Trauma Center located approximately 45 minutes outside of downtown Chicago is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon for a 6-month locum tenens assignment starting July (ASAP). This opportunity is due to a vacancy within a well-established sports medicine program and offers a balanced mix of clinic and surgical responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

bread-and-butter sports medicine, including ACL/PCL, meniscus, and ligament work.

Qualifications

Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship training in Sports Medicine required
Experience in hip arthroscopy and multi-ligament procedures required
Active Illinois license or IMLC eligibility
DEA required

Working Hours

The schedule includes 2 clinic days (8am–5pm with a 1-hour lunch) and 2 OR days (starting at 7:30am) per week, with flexibility on which days are assigned.

Call responsibilities are shared among a team of 6 orthopedic surgeons and include 1:7 weekend call (Friday 5pm–Monday 7am) and occasional weekday call (approximately one night per week, some weeks none). Call includes ER phone consults and inpatient rounding within 24 hours of admission per hospital bylaws.

Skills

Required experience in hip arthroscopy and multi-ligament procedures
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Aya Locums

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