Website Strelcheck Healthcare Search
Location: Central Illinois, United States (On-site / University Town)
Job Type: Full-Time, Employed to Private Practice Partnership Track
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery / Hand and Upper Extremity (UE) Medicine
Job Summary
A premier, highly respected, physician-led orthopedic group in Central Illinois is seeking an ambitious, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon to step into a thriving, mature practice. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a high-volume clinical landscape with zero local competition, offering immediate caseload demand, dedicated block OR time, and an accelerated path to private practice partnership and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) ownership.
Job Description
Are you looking to maximize your surgical productivity without the burden of heavy local competition or bureaucratic red tape?
This physician-led group offers a highly collaborative, collegial environment where you will enjoy full clinical autonomy alongside strong administrative and surgical support. As the primary Hand and Upper Extremity specialist in the entire region, you will immediately step into a mature referral network with a waiting list of patients.
Your schedule will benefit from optimized, blocked OR time designed for maximum surgical efficiency and a highly favorable, light shared call schedule that protects your work-life balance. This position allows you to practice at the top of your license while capitalizing on a lucrative corporate structure that rewards productivity and rewards long-term loyalty with substantial equity.
Requirements
- Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Training: Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and a Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
- Certifications: Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).
- Licensure: Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois.
- Experience: Both experienced surgeons and upcoming fellowship graduates showing exceptional clinical excellence are welcome to apply.
Compensation, Benefits & Long-Term Wealth Generation
We offer a top-tier financial architecture designed to reward efficiency and productivity:
- Guaranteed Base Salary: Competitive initial guarantee ranging between $1.1 Million and $1.5 Million (based on experience).
- Sign-on Bonus: $50,000 upfront.
- Incentive Model: Robust RVU-based production incentives supporting top-tier, uncapped earning potential.
- Partnership Track: Seamless, transparent pathway to private practice partnership.
- ASC Investment: Direct opportunity for Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) ownership with substantial long-term real estate and equity upside.
- Full Benefits Package: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and a generous retirement plan.
Top Reasons to Join Our Practice
- Immediate High-Volume Workload: Skip the years spent building a patient base; step directly into a mature, established practice on day one.
- Monopoly on the Region: Benefit from an exceptional competitive landscape with zero local competition—positioning you as the premier specialist in the area.
- True Clinical Autonomy: Work within a stable, physician-owned and physician-led framework that prioritizes patient care and surgeon satisfaction over corporate metrics.
- Unmatched Financial Upside: Combine a $1.1M–$1.5M base with ASC dividends to build generational wealth.
Elite Quality of Life: Enjoy a low-stress, suburban lifestyle in a vibrant, safe university town with a exceptionally low cost of living, top-tier schools, and rich cultural amenities.
About Strelcheck Healthcare Search
Strelcheck Healthcare Search is a premier, executive physician recruitment firm with over 35 years of experience connecting industry-leading talent with top-tier medical groups and hospitals nationwide. We are managing the exclusive screening and vetting process for this opening to ensure an ideal cultural and clinical match.
How to Apply
Strelcheck Healthcare Search has been exclusively retained to conduct all physician screening for this opening.
To explore this lucrative opportunity in complete confidence, please submit your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) directly for immediate consideration.
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