Orthopedic Hand Surgery Opportunity – Build a New Service Line

Seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to establish and grow a new Orthopedic Hand Surgery service line within a progressive and expanding healthcare system. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated surgeon to build a high-demand specialty program with strong administrative support, a large referral base, and significant growth potential.

Opportunity Highlights

• Opportunity to develop and lead a brand-new Orthopedic Hand Surgery service line
• Maximum Orthopedic - Hand Surgery call:  10 days per month
• No Orthopedic Surgery - General call
• Strong hospital commitment to program development, growth, and community outreach
• Ability to build a practice tailored to your clinical interests including hand, wrist, upper extremity, peripheral nerve, and microvascular procedures
• Existing referral network from employed primary care providers, orthopedics, sports medicine, occupational medicine, and emergency medicine physicians
• Dedicated surgical block time and access to modern operating suites and advanced technology
• Experienced APPs, therapy services, and surgical support staff available
• Minimal local competition with significant regional demand for hand and upper extremity care
• Leadership and medical directorship opportunities available
• Collaborative physician culture with strong orthopedic and specialty support
• Flexible scheduling options supporting excellent work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan support available
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice coverage, CME allowance, retirement plan, and health insurance
• Generous paid time off and CME time
• Excellent long-term growth and earning potential as the service line expands

Ideal Candidate

• BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon with Hand Surgery fellowship training
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in program development and practice growth
• Strong interest in community engagement and relationship building
• Team-oriented physician with excellent communication skills
• New graduates and experienced surgeons encouraged to apply

• Starting salary of $745,000
• $75,000 Signing bonus  (forgiven over 3 years)
• $100,000 retention bonus (forgiven over 5 years)
• $15,000 relocation assistance
• Total Cash compensation of $750,000+ annually
• Strong pension plan
• Health, vision, dental, life and disability coverage
• 33 paid days off (264 hours) annually (includes holiday/sick/vacation)
• CME – 5 days (40 hours) + $6,000 annually
• Paid malpractice with tail

• Throughout our region, you'll find specialty stores and family-owned diners in which the owners greet you with a hardy "hello" and make you feel immediately welcomed.
• You'll find strong support for our schools both public and private. At times, the schools are the center of activity and our lives can revolve around them.
• With Eastern Illinois University in Charleston and University of Illinois just 45 minutes north in Champaign-Urbana, you'll enjoy the arts through countless musical and theatre arts performances.
• Our communities are safe, and you will likely come to know all your neighbors and many of the families with whom your children may attend school. Because we tout a 10 to 15-minute door-to-door commute, you can easily attend your children's events and reach appointments with ease.
• We are all about recreation. There are plenty of golf courses, several amazing lakes for boating and fishing, and state parks for picnicking, hiking and camping. Children stay busy throughout the summer with summer recreation programs.

Pay Less.  With A Cost Of Living Of 30% Less compared to St. Louis, This opportunity and Community will provide You With Significant Buying Power With The Opportunity To build your dream home, pay off medical school loans, and Retire Early.

The Housing Market.  With Average Home Pricing Settled At $126,363 And Where A Desirable 3300 Square Ft./ 5 Bedroom/4 Bath Home Sold For $245,000, Building A Quality Of Life With Substantial Savings Is Easy.

The Community.  The Community Is Welcoming To New Members And Offers A Series Of Fun Events Throughout The Year For Family Members And Getting To Know One Another. 

Why this Employer?  This Employer Is Committed To Its Doctors And The Entire Employee Staff And Enjoys Long Term Retention Of Its Key Physician Personnel Due To Exceptional Compensation And Quality Of Life Provided By The Community.