Orthopedics Physician

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Job description

Job ID: 7703
Practice Details

• Currently seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon who prefers to practice in an environment that will offer a comfortable work-life balance in a community of about 26,000 residents to replace a retired Orthopedic Surgeon.
• Busy Bread and Butter Orthopedic Surgery practice with the current potential of about 250-450 surgical cases per year.
• Sub-specialty could eventually encompass 25-30% of the practice
• Call is (1:3), and you will be joining a practice with 2 other orthopedic surgeons and 2 very experienced and productive Orthopedics PAs - PA's take primary call.
• RN and MA support.
• Will consider sub-specialties, but general orthopedic surgery is the primary aspect of the opportunity, including, Joints or Hand.

About Employer

• This progressive, 99-bed acute care facility is located in the heart of the Sauk Valley, in Northern Illinois, approximately 2 hours from Chicago.
• 68 physicians in 35 areas of medicine.
• Since opening in 1909, this medical center has consistently received high ratings for delivering quality care, positive public awareness, safety, and high patient satisfaction to a catchment area of 56,000+.

Recruiter's Insight

MORE PURCHASING POWER: Starting Salary is $175,000 To $250,000 MORE Compared To Positions Located In Chicago, IL, Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 30% Less In This Community Provides You With Significant Buying Power With The Opportunity To Build Your Dream Home, Pay Down Your Student Loans And Retire Early.

COMMUNITY: Sterling offers the best of both worlds - a family friendly atmosphere, Laid Back Lifestyle and ideal for outdoor enthusiast, located far enough from urban hassels, including, traffic, admitting to several hospitals, high crime and high cost of living, but close enough to enjoy the amenities of one of the great cities in america - CHICAGO!

PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT: This organization provides you with autonomy and the flexibility of running your pracitce without interference from administration, and at the same time, provides their physician's with a hospital employed model and the opportunity to earn in the 90th%tile, if desired.

LOW COST OF LIVING: With Average Home Pricing Settled At $129,969 And Where A Desirable 3456 Square Ft. 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Home Sold For $225,000 Building A Quality Of Life With Substantial Savings Is Easy.

Closest Major City

• 107 miles to Chicago, IL
• 126 miles to Milwaukee, WI
• 220 miles to Saint Louis, MO

Colleges and Universities

• Ashford University (about 27 miles; Clinton, IA; Full-time enrollment: 73,330)
• Kishwaukee College (about 44 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
• Black Hawk College (about 45 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
• Illinois Valley Community College (about 46 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,747)
• Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 48 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
• Northern Illinois University (about 49 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)

Recreation

• The City of Sterling maintains seven parks in addition to the parks operated by the Sterling Park District. These are neighborhood parks located throughout the community.
• Sterling is within one of the best Park Districts in the State. The Sterling Park District offers a variety of recreational opportunities in addition to the City parks
• The Dillon Home Property functions primarily as a museum but weddings can also be hosted on the grounds.

Shopping

• The Northland mall has many stores for all ages to shop at.
• There are many other shops located through out Sterling.

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