Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$650k-$700k

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Job Description

Orthopaedic Surgeon – Saint Joseph Medical Center | Prime HealthcareLocation: Joliet, ILPosition Type: Full-TimeSpecialty: Orthopedic SurgerySalary Range: $650,000-700,000About the Opportunity: Prime Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. This is a full-time opportunity to provide high-quality orthopedic care in a well-established, community-focused hospital with access to advanced surgical technologies and collaborative clinical support.

About Saint Joseph Medical Center

Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission Accredited 489-bed facility and the leading hospital in the Joliet area, where we offer comprehensive specialty and 24/7 emergency care, complemented by our Level II trauma center.

Our expert surgical teams are equipped to handle serious and life-threatening conditions, ensuring that patient needs are prioritized through attentive listening and tailored care.

As a premier destination for specialty services, we excel in areas such as cardiology, oncology, stroke care, orthopedics, and women’s health.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system
  • Perform surgical and non-surgical procedures
  • Collaborate with hospital staff and specialists to provide comprehensive patient care
  • Participate in on-call coverage as required
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited program
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the state of Illinois
  • Excellent clinical, surgical, and interpersonal skills

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $650,000 - $700,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopedic SurgeryMusculoskeletal DiagnosisMusculoskeletal TreatmentClinical CollaborationMedical DocumentationClinical SkillsSurgical Skills

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$675k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $675k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
82%
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Relocation assistance
36%
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Joliet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,668/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Ontario, California
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement