Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine Locum Tenens – Aurora, IL

Updated 9/12/26
Aurora, 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 Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

We are seeking an Orthopedic Surgery / Sports Medicine physician for a locum tenens position in Aurora, IL. This is a combined clinic, OR, and call coverage opportunity at an acute care Level II trauma center with a flexible schedule. Please see below for more information.

  • Trauma Level: II
  • EMR: Epic

Job Responsibilities

See approximately 25–30 patients per day in clinic
Perform 8–10 surgeries per week
Manage a case mix including ACL/MCL/PCL procedures, knee and ligament cases, and meniscus repairs
Perform hip arthroscopy and multi-ligament procedures
Carry a Sports Medicine fellowship-trained book of business
Provide weekend call coverage (1 in 7 weekends, Friday 5:00p – Monday 7:00a)
Share weeknight call rotation with 6 orthopedic surgeons
Work alongside a team of 6 orthopedic surgeons and 11 total providers, with APPs serving as first assists

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, or ABOS Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine fellowship training required
Multi-ligament procedures and hip arthroscopy experience required
Active Illinois state license (or IMLC accepted)
DEA

Working Hours

Alternating schedule: 2 clinic days (8:00a–5:00p) plus 2 OR days (starting 7:30a) per week
OR days currently Monday and Friday (flexible)
Weekend call: 1 in 7 weekends (Friday 5:00p – Monday 7:00a)
Weeknight call shared among 6 surgeons
Start Date: 8/17/2026
Contract Length: 6 months
Employment Type: Locum Tenens – 1099

For more information and to apply, please apply via the DocCafe link, or schedule time to speak with me via the calendar link below.

Calendar Link: https://www.doccafe.com/click/Bp9VW5xM

Look forward to speaking with you!

Richard Gallagher
Physician Recruiter | Aya Healthcare
[email protected]
P: 858.766.6696 | M: 714.884.2124
5930 Cornerstone Court West, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
https://www.ayahealthcare.com/

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery | Sports Medicine | ACL Reconstruction | MCL | PCL | Knee Surgery | Ligament Repair | Meniscus Repair | Hip Arthroscopy | Multi-Ligament Procedures | OR | Clinic | Weekend Call | Weeknight Call | Acute Care Hospital | Level II Trauma | Epic EMR
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