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Olney, Illinois

Orthopaedic Surgery - Physician

Orthopedic SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$700k–$725k

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Job Description

Carle Health is actively recruiting for an experienced and dynamic BE/BC Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our growing Orthopaedics team at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Opportunity Details

Full-time Opportunity

Total Joint Replacement (knee and hip) experience or training is required; minimally invasive experience or training preferred

Unique opportunity to work in a well-supported, full-service practice - offering the ability to build and shape your practice while making a meaningful impact in a community with high need for orthopaedic care

Strong clinical autonomy with experienced support staff dedicated to delivering high-quality care across Southeastern Illinois

Predictable 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule designed to support work-life balance, with dedicated time off to recharge or pursue personal interests

Opportunity to develop lasting patient relationships and see the direct impact of your care in a close-knit community

All surgeries performed at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital (CRMH), a 25-bed Critical Access, DNV-accredited facility with 5 ORs serving 8 Southeastern Illinois counties (population 109,000+)

Established outpatient therapy services including home health support, with Swing Bed inpatient rehabilitation available for continuity of care

Block surgical time and dedicated clinic hours, all conveniently located on one campus to maximize efficiency

Broad surgical case mix supported by hospital services including General Surgery, Oncology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Urology, and Podiatry

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and paid malpractice with tail coverage

Opportunity for research and/or academic affiliation with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine in Urbana, IL, the nation’s first medical school focused at the intersection of healthcare and engineering

Must be willing to live in and actively engage in the community

About Our Community

Olney offers the best of rural living with a strong sense of community, low cost of living, and a welcoming environment for individuals and families.

Located one hour from Evansville, Indiana and within three hours of Indianapolis and St. Louis, Olney provides convenient access to larger metro areas while maintaining a relaxed pace of life. The area features abundant outdoor recreation including fishing lakes, parks, an aquatic center, and an 18-hole golf course.

Residents enjoy quality schools, friendly neighborhoods, and affordable housing—creating an ideal setting for both professional fulfillment and personal balance.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.

Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers.

We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.

Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $700,000 - $725,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.

The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits

Key Responsibilities

The physician will perform orthopaedic surgeries, specifically total joint replacements, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital. They will also manage clinic hours and build lasting patient relationships within the local community.

Requirements

Candidates must be BE/BC Orthopaedic Surgeons with experience or training in total joint replacement. The role requires the physician to reside in the community and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Orthopaedic surgeryMinimally invasive surgerySurgical proceduresCollaborationCommunication

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 ~$713k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $713k 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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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 8 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 8 employers

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

Living in Olney

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$147k≈ 0.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$809/mo≈ 1% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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 Carle Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Urbana, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/Dental/Life Insurance
403(b) with Employer Match
Relocation Assistance
CME Allowance
Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage
Predictable 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule