Orthopedic Surgeon – General

Location: (Greater Chicagoland Area)

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An established, highly regarded healthcare system in Northwest Indiana is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon to join its growing, physician-led group practice in Hobart, Indiana.

Located in the Greater Chicagoland area, this position offers the ideal combination of a busy surgical practice, high-tech hospital infrastructure, and exceptional work-life balance. Practice in a HIMSS Stage VII environment featuring full EPIC EHR integration with modern AI functionality. You will collaborate with a collegial team of physicians and clinical support staff in a financially strong health system eager to support you in building a thriving surgical practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient general orthopedic surgical care, including joint replacements, fracture care, arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal trauma management.


• Conduct outpatient clinic evaluations and perform elective and emergent surgical procedures.


• Participate in a shared, equitable orthopedic call rotation.


• Utilize cutting-edge surgical technologies and EPIC EHR with AI-driven documentation enhancements.


• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including primary care providers, physical therapists, pain management specialists, and hospitalists.


• Help advance surgical quality protocols while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited US medical school or international equivalent (MD or DO).


• Completed an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency program; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.


• Active and unrestricted Indiana medical license (or eligible for state licensure within 90–120 days).


• Strong clinical and surgical competency across general orthopedic care with a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes.

Benefits & Incentive Package:

• Competitive Compensation: base salary negotiable based on MGMA guidelines, paired with a wRVU productivity bonus structure.


• Generous, negotiable sign-on bonus package.


• Flexible time off allocation totaling 6 weeks per year.


• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance options.


• Retirement Plan: 403(b) retirement program with employer matching contributions.


• Exceptional CME funding and dedicated paid CME time.


• Licensure & Dues Support: 100% reimbursement for state medical license, CSR, DEA, professional dues, and subscriptions.

**Open to H-1B applicants who meet all federal requirements and possess an unrestricted Indiana medical license

**Competitive compensation package aligned with current MGMA benchmarks; final salary is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's professional experience and qualifications