Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports Medicine)

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