Physician: Orthopedic Hip and Joint Surgeon - Orland Park and Mokena, IL
Listed compensation
$620k-$850k
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Job Description
Company Description
Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care.
We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work. While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a full-time board eligible/board certified Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Hip and Joint Surgery. This is a great opportunity to join our team in the south suburbs of Chicago.
- Clinic opportunities in Orland Park, IL - Palos Heights, IL - and Mokena, IL
- Hospital/OR privileges at NM Palos Hospital and NM Orland Park Surgical Center
- 3 clinic days/2 OR days
- Weekday and weekend call schedules: Equitably shared
- Outstanding compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
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The community is exceptional with excellent schools, parks, restaurants and plenty of amenities. Easy access to Chicago by car or commuter train.
Salary Range: $619,446- $849,912
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is located just 20 miles from downtown Chicago and proudly serves the southwest suburbs of Chicago near Orland Park. The hospital is a 428 licensed bed facility and is nestled in a highly desirable area of Chicagoland, surrounded by many forest preserves.
Qualifications
- BE/BC
- Fellowship trained in Total Joint Surgery
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.
If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.
Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more.
Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.
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- Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
- Salary Range Minimum: $620,000.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $850,000.00
- Compensation: USD 620000 - USD 850000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The physician will perform orthopedic hip and joint surgeries and manage patient care across clinic and hospital settings. Responsibilities include maintaining a schedule of three clinic days and two operating room days per week, along with shared call duties.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Orthopedic Hip and Joint Surgeon - Orland Park and Mokena, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 358 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
In Illinois, the Orthopedic Surgery weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$680k (18 salary observations; 42 listings), vs ~$576k nationally (101 salary observations; 675 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$735k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $735k 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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