Trauma Surgery Opportunity - Carbondale, IL (College Town, 2 Hrs to St Louis, 3 Hrs to Nashville)
Columbia, Missouri, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Trauma
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/05/24
Trauma Surgery Opportunity - Carbondale, IL (College Town, 2 Hrs to St Louis, 3 Hrs to Nashville)

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, the only Level II Trauma Center in the region, is seeking a skilled BC/BE trauma surgeon to complete a mix of trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care general surgery. Southern Illinois Healthcare is offering a generous total compensation of up to $500,000 for this position. Our Level II Trauma Center’s Emergency Department provides care for injured patients from across Southern Illinois and is equipped with a dedicated staff, resources, and leadership.

Southern Illinois Healthcare is a member of the BJC Collaborative, a partnership among healthcare systems throughout Illinois, Missouri, and eastern Kansas. The Collaborative members work together to improve access to and quality of medical care for patient, create additional efficiencies that will benefit our communities, achieve savings, and lower health care costs. Through this beneficial partnership, Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis works directly with our Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Director.

Qualifications Requirements:

  • Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited residency in general surgery.
  • Current Certification or active participation in the examination process leading to certification in Surgical Critical Care by the American Board or Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board or Surgery.
  • Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care

Benefits of SIH:

  • Highly competitive total compensation package up to $500,000
  • Productivity bonus
  • Quality bonus
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation bonus
  • CME days plus allowance
  • 401k employer matching
  • Student loan assistance


About SIH


Forward-thinking and financially strong, SIH prides itself in fostering leaders, promoting teamwork, and providing quality care coordination and transitions. Our passionate and strategic administration, alongside our friendly, skilled, and patient-focused staff, work together to cultivate a supportive and positive working environment.
  • SIH is not-for-profit and the largest provider of charity care and community benefits in southern Illinois
  • Region's largest and most accomplished healthcare system with over 3,800 employees including over 300 employed providers
  • Physician engagement surveys analyze our opportunities and focus our actions for improvement
  • System-wide Epic EMR
  • 350,000 patient population
  • Hospital employed, with generous compensation and benefits package
  • Free, on-site hospital and clinic parking


About Our Community


  • Friendly community atmosphere
  • Diverse population
  • Surrounded by state parks and national forest
  • Recreation including lakes, hiking, rock climbing, cycling paths, golf courses, breweries and dozens of wineries
  • Home of Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • Live music, performing arts, and numerous outdoor festivals
  • Short drive to metropolitan/urban areas including: St. Louis, Nashville and Chicago
  • Quality educational opportunities in public and private schools
  • Experience the beauty of all four seasons
  • Reasonable cost of living
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to being a resource to help you identify the right opportunity.

Jill Allen
Director of [Register to View] 823-4702

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