Orthopedics Physician. Job in Aurora Gr8Jobs

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title:

Orthopedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)

Job Type:

Locum Tenens

Location:

Aurora, IL

Service Setting:

Hospital

Coverage Type:

Clinical + Call

Coverage Period:

July 2026

• 6 months

Clinical Shift Schedule:

• 2 clinic days (8a
• 5p)•2 OR days (7:30a start) •

On-Call Shift Schedule:

Weeknight and weekend call (Fri 5p

• Mon 7a; shared rotation)

Call Type:

Beeper

Call Ratio:

1:7 weekends; shared with 6 surgeons for weeknights

Call Response Time:

TBD PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics:

Adults

Patient Volume/Census:

25-30 patients per day (clinic)

Admissions:

Yes

Rounding:

Required within 24 hours of admission

Phone Consults:

Yes

Case Mix:

ACL, MCL, PCL, meniscus, multi-ligament injuries, hip arthroscopy

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No.

of Beds in

Department:

TBD

Trauma Level:

Level II

EMR System:

Epic

Office Equipment Available:

TBD

Specialty Backup Available:

Orthopedic team

Support Staff Available:

APPs (PA/NP), surgical team

• Reason for

Coverage:

Vacancy in Sports Medicine program

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required:

Yes

Temporary Privileges Available:

Yes

Credentialing Timeline:

Approximately 3 months

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Rate:

TBD

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:

Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

ACL, MCL, PCL

reconstruction

• Meniscus procedures
• Multi-ligament knee procedures
• Hip arthroscopy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses:

Active IL license or IMLC required

Board:

Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgery

DEA:

Required

Certifications:

Sports Medicine Fellowship required

Experience:

Must have multi-ligament and hip arthroscopy experience

Other Qualifications:

Strong sports medicine surgical background

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinic and surgical coverage in orthopedic sports medicine
• Perform complex sports medicine procedures
• Manage patient care, follow-ups, and surgical planning
• Participate in call rotation and respond to ER consults
• Collaborate with orthopedic team and APPs