Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Division Lead

Job Specifics

The Children’s Hospital of Illinois is a Level 1 Trauma Center and seeks a pediatric orthopedic surgeon for rapidly growing practice. This opportunity would best suit an individual willing to grow a general pediatric orthopedic surgical and non-surgical practice with an opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest in areas such as clubfoot care, neuromuscular, and spinal deformity.

Children’s Hospital of Illinois is the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL, so the candidate may apply for associate/assistant professor status.

Supported by a growing referral base of 100 CHOI pediatric sub-specialists, over 157 OSF Medical Group practice locations in Illinois and 1,000+ physicians on staff at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

High percentage of index cases; state of the art equipment including, but not limited to O-Arm navigation, Medtronic Stealth navigation, ROSA, and MazrX.

Comprehensive support services to optimize surgical care across the continuum. Services included but not limited to the following: fellowship trained pediatric anesthesiologists, fellowship-trained radiologist, child life services, neonatologists, pediatric intensivists/hospitalists and Physician Assistant support in the OR.

Must be board certified or eligible in orthopedics with a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery; be eligible for an Illinois license; have strong teaching abilities and interpersonal skills.

Academic affiliation with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria with opportunity for academic appointment.

Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled

Division Lead Specifics

Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Pediatric Orthopedic Division, supporting the continued growth of clinical services and helping position Children’s Hospital of Illinois as a destination center for pediatric specialty care.

Strengthen collaboration across CHOI and OSF HealthCare by fostering strong relationships with referring providers, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners.

Oversee quality, safety, and performance initiatives within the division to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a consistent, high‑value experience for families.

Support the academic mission through active participation in teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activity in partnership with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria.

• Guide development, recruitment, and retention to build a sustainable and high‑performing division.
• Collaborate with other faculty in maintaining excellence in general pediatric education within pediatrics, emergency medicine and surgery.
• Maintain a clinical service program to meet regional needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Experience: At least 5 years of pediatric orthopedics practice with leadership experience
• Education: Doctorate

Licenses/Certifications

• Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
• Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies).
• Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.

Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs. Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.

• OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
• Generous paid time off from Day One!
• Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
• Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
• Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
• CME time and dollars
• Signing bonus
• Concierge relocation services
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence based malpractice
• Residency/Training Stipend
• Student Loan repayment and counseling

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Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $675,000-$729,000.

Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.