Orthopedic Surgeon Needed In Northeastern Illinois
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Job Description
IDEAL CANDIDATE: Fellowship in Hand and/or Adult Reconstruction.
Healthcare United is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join an established Healthcare System in Dixon, Illinois. Candidate must have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and motivation to optimize patient outcome through exceptional clinical care.
Location: Dixon, IL Setting: Outpatient, In-patient, or Both Salary: Based off MGMA and Experience Level Employment type: Full Time Call Schedule: 1:3 Overview: General Orthopedics Emphasis on Total Joints 300-500 Surgical Cases Per Year Sub-Specialty Experience Can Apply
Requirements
Completion of US Residency Program Board Certified or Board Eligible Active or Pending State License Strong work ethic Great communication skills Team oriented and patient care focused
Benefits
Generous Base Salary Based off Experience Level RVU Bonus Structure Time off: PTO, STD, LTD & CME Allowance for CME credits, Licenses, Dues & subscriptions Comprehensive benefits package Support Staff Paid Holidays Great work life balance 2-hours drive to Chicago Potential for Relocation Assistance Candidates who have interest in this opportunity please reach out to a Healthcare United representative today
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will perform general orthopedic procedures with an emphasis on total joints, managing 300-500 surgical cases per year. They will provide exceptional clinical care in outpatient or in-patient settings while maintaining a 1:3 call schedule.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a US residency program and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. A fellowship in hand or adult reconstruction is preferred, along with an active or pending state license.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 8,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $408k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
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Living in Dixon
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $195k
- Typical market rent
- $1,010/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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