Surgery - General Physician

A non-profit health system serving Indiana and Illinois is seeking a skilled and dedicated General Surgeon who is passionate about providing high-quality patient care while contributing to the education and development of future surgeons. The ideal candidate has broad-based clinical expertise in general surgery, a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

In addition to clinical excellence, we are looking for a surgeon who is enthusiastic about academic medicine and surgical education. The General Surgeon is a core faculty member who is actively involved in our ACGME-accredited Surgery residency program, engaging in clinical and didactic teaching, supervising residents and medical students, and participating in curriculum development, quality improvement, and scholarly activity. Prior experience in teaching or educational administration is required, and the successful candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills, professionalism, and genuine interest in mentoring the next generation of physicians.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collegial, mission-driven environment and is eager to contribute to a growing independent academic medical center in south suburban Chicago. As part of our institution, the General Surgeon will join a clinical learning environment committed to advancing healthcare quality and clinical excellence. We value individuals who bring energy, innovation, and compassion to their work and who are focused on contributing to great outcomes for our patients and our learners.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide comprehensive surgical care, including elective and emergency procedures

Demonstrate commitment to the delivery of safe, equitable, high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care

Participate as a core faculty member in the ACGME-accredited Surgery residency program, devoting substantial effort to the teaching and supervision of residents

Support and contribute to processes for curriculum development, and resident and program evaluation

Engage in scholarly activity

Foster a culture of mentorship, professionalism, and continuous improvement

Qualifications :

Board-certified in General Surgery Required

Minimum of 3 5 years post-residency clinical experience Required

Demonstrated experience in medical education, including resident teaching and program operations Required

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois

Demonstrated ongoing clinical activity

Demonstrated ongoing scholarly activity

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT :

Flexible full-time schedule

Average surgical volume : varies by season

Up-to-date technologies and state-of-the-art surgical equipment

Epic electronic medical record

Opportunity to focus on a subspecialty of general surgery

WHO WE ARE : WHAT WE OFFER :

Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives

Generous start-up and retention bonuses; relocation allowance

Paid malpractice

27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend

Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance

Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)

Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability

Customized marketing support

Leadership development through board and committee opportunities

WHERE WE LIVE :

Olympia Fields is a suburb of Chicago without the hustle and bustle of living downtown. It offers an affordable cost of living with excellent school options including private and public schools. Park your car and ride the Olympia Fields Metra into downtown Chicago or neighboring cities. Diverse employment base with a good commercially insured base of employees.