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Seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to establish and grow a new Orthopedic Hand Surgery service line within a progressive and expanding healthcare system. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated surgeon to build a high-demand specialty program with strong administrative support, a large referral base, and significant growth potential.

Opportunity Highlights

• Opportunity to develop and lead a brand-new Orthopedic Hand Surgery service line
• Maximum Orthopedic - Hand Surgery call:  10 days per month
• No Orthopedic Surgery - General call
• Strong hospital commitment to program development, growth, and community outreach
• Ability to build a practice tailored to your clinical interests including hand, wrist, upper extremity, peripheral nerve, and microvascular procedures
• Existing referral network from employed primary care providers, orthopedics, sports medicine, occupational medicine, and emergency medicine physicians
• Dedicated surgical block time and access to modern operating suites and advanced technology
• Experienced APPs, therapy services, and surgical support staff available
• Minimal local competition with significant regional demand for hand and upper extremity care
• Leadership and medical directorship opportunities available
• Collaborative physician culture with strong orthopedic and specialty support
• Flexible scheduling options supporting excellent work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan support available
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice coverage, CME allowance, retirement plan, and health insurance
• Generous paid time off and CME time
• Excellent long-term growth and earning potential as the service line expands

Ideal Candidate

• BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon with Hand Surgery fellowship training
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in program development and practice growth
• Strong interest in community engagement and relationship building
• Team-oriented physician with excellent communication skills
• New graduates and experienced surgeons encouraged to apply

Pay Less.  With A Cost Of Living Of 30% Less compared to St. Louis, This opportunity and Community will provide You With Significant Buying Power With The Opportunity To build your dream home, pay off medical school loans, and Retire Early.
The Housing Market.  With Average Home Pricing Settled At $126,363 And Where A Desirable 3300 Square Ft./ 5 Bedroom/4 Bath Home Sold For $245,000, Building A Quality Of Life With Substantial Savings Is Easy.
The Community.  The Community Is Welcoming To New Members And Offers A Series Of Fun Events Throughout The Year For Family Members And Getting To Know One Another. 
Why this Employer?  This Employer Is Committed To Its Doctors And The Entire Employee Staff And Enjoys Long Term Retention Of Its Key Physician Personnel Due To Exceptional Compensation And Quality Of Life Provided By The Community.

• 114 miles to Saint Louis, MO
• 120 miles to Indianapolis, IN
• 163 miles to Louisville, KY
• 170 miles to Chicago, IL

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• The city of Mattoon has 5 main parks and a bicycle and walking path for enjoyment. 
• The Douglas-Hart Nature Center was established to recreate and maintain two native habitats of Illinois, the prairie and deciduous forest, as they appeared before intensive use of modern man. Trails wind throughout Douglas-Hart Nature Center's thirty-five acres. Observation stations are designated along the length of our 0.8 mile loop. An accompanying trail guide, detailing interesting and unique features of the prairie and deciduous forest, is available to all visitors.
• Lake Mattoon is fed by the Little Wabash River and is a popular recreation spot for boating, fishing, and camping. 

• The Cross County Mall includes stores such as, JC Penney, Carsons, Maurices, Payless Shoes, Rue21 & More.
• The Thompson Thrift Plaza includes stores such as, Aspen Dental, All About Eyes, PetSmart, Hibbett Sports, Cato Fashions, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Cash Store, Wireless Mikes & so much more.
• The quaint, newly renovated Downtown Mattoon offers stores from a wide variety. From candy shops, specialty shops, furniture stores, restaurants, bars, music stores and more youll never want to leave.