Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity
Listed compensation
$650k-$750k
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Job Description
General Orthopedic Surgeon – St. Mary of Kankakee Hospital | Prime HealthcareLocation: Kankakee, ILPosition Type: Full-TimeSpecialty: Orthopedic SurgerySalary Range: $650,000-750,000About the Opportunity: Prime Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at St. Mary of Kankakee Hospital in Kankakee, 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.
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 Orthopedic 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 $650,000 -$ 750,000 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
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key 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 ~$700k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $700k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $650k–$750k | Orthopedic Surgery median $713k (middle half $650k–$735k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$700k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Illinois | 29 active | 386 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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