General Surgeon

SurgeryIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$400k-$450k

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Job Description

General Surgeon – St. Francis Hospital (Evanston, IL)Organization: Prime HealthcareLocation: St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IllinoisPosition Type: Full-TimeSpecialty: General Surgery⸻About the OpportunitySt. Francis Hospital, a proud member of the Prime Healthcare network, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon to join our growing surgical team in Evanston, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established hospital known for its commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and community service. The ideal candidate will provide a full range of general surgical services, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency procedures, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and support staff.

Why Join St. Francis Hospital & Prime Healthcare

  • Competitive compensation package, including base salary
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
  • CME allowance
  • Collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
  • Access to the extensive resources of Prime Healthcare’s nationwide network.
  • Opportunity to serve a diverse and vibrant community in the North Shore area of Chicago.⸻About St. Francis HospitalSt. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL has been a trusted name in healthcare for decades, offering advanced medical services and a deep commitment to patient care and community health. As part of Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading hospital systems, we continue to grow and innovate while staying true to our mission: Delivering compassionate, quality care to all.

Responsibilities

We staff a suburban level one trauma center and are looking for a well-trained general surgeon to join us. Case mix includes bread and butter general surgery operations along with acute care surgery and daytime trauma coverage.

Current services provided include a broad range of elective general surgery, endoscopy, as well as urgent surgery and trauma. General Surgery resident coverage is 24/7 with benefits of an academic environment affiliated with the University of Illinois and the opportunity for research if desired.

Home call is 1/3 along with the option to take additionally compensated night and weekend shifts. Current physicians have fellowship training in MIS, hepatobiliary, and surgical critical care.

Qualifications

We seek a full time general surgeon with an interest in becoming a partner in a suburban practice. The candidate should be interested in practicing a wide range of general surgical procedures, as well as working with and teaching surgery residents and medical students

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery (ABMS or AOA).
  • Current and unrestricted Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Current DEA registration.
  • Excellent interpersonal, clinical, and communication skills.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

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 $400,000-450,000 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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Trauma SurgeryElective SurgeryInpatient CareOutpatient CareResident TeachingMedical Student TeachingClinical CollaborationInterpersonal CommunicationClinical Communication

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 45 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 91% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$425k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $425k 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 Distribution39 jobs · 14 employers

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$300k
11
$350k-650k
10
$650k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
26%
CME allowance
6% this job
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Evanston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$545k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,438/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Ontario, California
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Compensated Night/Weekend Shifts Available