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Job Description
Job description Doctor of Medicine | Surgery•
Orthopedic Location:
Aurora, IL Employer:
Adelphi Locums Pay:
Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date:
ASAP About the Position
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