Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Join Our Dynamic Team
We are thrilled to invite a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to become part of our growing team at our Level III Trauma Center. This unique opportunity allows you to join a rapidly expanding orthopedic practice where your skills, innovative approach, and dedication to trauma care will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our program.
Why You Will Enjoy This Position
- Immediate Impact: Become part of a new practice where you have the freedom to develop and influence the program according to your vision.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside trauma specialists, anesthesiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and critical care teams in a setting optimized for efficiency and outstanding results.
- Dynamic Work Atmosphere: Engage with a variety of challenging cases, supported by cutting-edge technology and dedicated operating room time for trauma.
- Work-Life Balance: Focus entirely on inpatient care with a Monday to Friday schedule and a predictable on-call rotation.
Position Highlights
- Level III Trauma Center
- Inpatient role with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
- Shared evening and weekend on-call duties (1:8)
- Postoperative clinic support provided
- Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support
- Allocated trauma operating room block time
- Robust system infrastructure with highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Fellowship training in Orthopedic Traumatology or Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint Arthroplasty
- ABOS Board Certified or Board Eligible status required
- Eligibility to obtain medical licenses in Iowa and Illinois
- Strong clinical and surgical skills with a commitment to quality and evidence-based practices
- Excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset
- Open to both recent graduates and seasoned orthopedic surgeons
Compensation & Benefits
- Two-year guaranteed salary of $739,410, with production incentives starting at 10,650 wRVUs
- Transition to a straightforward production model beginning in year three
- Earning potential exceeding $1 million
- $100,000 recruitment bonus
- Relocation assistance up to $15,000
- Generous time off: 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week for CME, and 6 paid holidays
- $6,000 annual CME allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverage starting on day one!
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions + 457(b) plan
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Autonomy and stability: Create the practice you envision within a supportive medical group
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
A Wonderful Place to Call Home
Nestled along the picturesque Mississippi River, the Quad Cities provide an exceptional quality of life. Experience safe neighborhoods, short commutes, and excellent schools both in the city and nearby areas. With a lively festival culture, museums, performing arts, and abundant outdoor activities, the region combines big-city conveniences with Midwestern hospitality.
We are conveniently located just:
- 2.5 hours from Chicago and Des Moines
- 1 hour from the University of Iowa
- Minutes away from the Quad Cities Airport
Whether you enjoy biking along the riverfront, dining at fantastic restaurants, visiting family-friendly attractions like the Niabi Zoo, or exploring a vibrant arts and culture scene, you will find your ideal lifestyle here.