Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity in Chicago Suburbs

Orthopaedic Surgeon – Saint Joseph Medical Center | Prime Healthcare Location: Joliet, IL Position Type: Full-Time Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Salary Range: $650,000-700,000

About the Opportunity: Prime Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. This is a full-time opportunity to provide high-quality orthopedic care in a well-established, community-focused hospital with access to advanced surgical technologies and collaborative clinical support.

About Saint Joseph Medical Center: Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission Accredited 489-bed facility and the leading hospital in the Joliet area, where we offer comprehensive specialty and 24/7 emergency care, complemented by our Level II trauma center. Our expert surgical teams are equipped to handle serious and life-threatening conditions, ensuring that patient needs are prioritized through attentive listening and tailored care. As a premier destination for specialty services, we excel in areas such as cardiology, oncology, stroke care, orthopedics, and women’s health.

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Responsibilities:

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• Diagnose and treat injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system • Perform surgical and non-surgical procedures • Collaborate with hospital staff and specialists to provide comprehensive patient care • Participate in on-call coverage as required • Maintain accurate and timely documentation

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Qualifications:

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• MD or DO degree from an accredited program • Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery • Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the state of Illinois • Excellent clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skills

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Pay Transparency:

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Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $650,000 - $700,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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https://www.primehealthcare.com/

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About Prime Healthcare

Founded in 2001, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the nation’s largest award-winning health systems. Prime Healthcare was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, a physician with a mission to transform hospitals, improve community healthcare, and provide patients with the best care.
Our philosophy is that all healthcare is local. Our 55 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations nationwide, including urgent care centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty clinics, serve the unique needs of their communities while providing exceptional care with the strength and support of Prime Healthcare.

Through a physician-founded and patient-centered model, dedication to quality, evidence-based best practices, operational efficiency, and capital investment, Prime Healthcare is recognized among the best in the nation by Truven Health Analytics as a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System in the nation three times and was the only health system recognized with the prestigious 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for addressing social determinants of health. Prime Healthcare ranks among the top 10 health systems in the nation for social responsibility and cost efficiency, according to the Lown Institute.

Since 2010, Prime Healthcare and the Foundation have provided more than $16 billion in charity care and uncompensated services, which is a testament to our strong commitment to social responsibility and ensuring access for those who need it most. We are stewards of a mission, which is to ensure communities have hospitals that provide the highest quality, affordable care. Through our work in health advocacy and chronic disease management, our clinical quality improvement initiatives, and the improvement of the experience of all we serve, we are deeply committed to offering and achieving higher levels of care for patients while working to decrease costs.

Prime Healthcare and the not-for-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation serve more than 600 communities across 15 states with more than 60,000 staff and affiliated physicians in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.