Physician: Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Crystal Lake, IL
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – $645K-$825K, Crystal Lake in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicin.
Requirements
- Fellowship trained, BE/BC Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $645K - $825K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Crystal Lake, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $645K - $825K.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Board Certified, Fellowship Trained, Physician Leadership, Patient Care, Surgical Procedures, EPIC Electronic Health Record. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves joining a growing Orthopedics practice in Crystal Lake and Huntley, IL, as the first fellowship-trained trauma surgeon within a team of seven orthopedic physicians. The physician will provide specialized orthopedic trauma care within the Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group...
Benefits package: Continuing Medical Education Allowance, Paid Time Off, Well-being Fund, 401k, Paid Parental Leave, Malpractice Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
12d ago
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