Trauma Surgeon
Company: OrthoIllinois
Location: Rockford
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Are you a fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon seeking a dynamic
and rewarding career in a vibrant community? Look no further than
OrthoIllinois! We're on the hunt for a talented and passionate
surgeon and educator to join our esteemed practice in Rockford,
Illinois . OrthoIllinois Orthopedic Trauma Service, Rockford
OrthoIllinois is a subspecialized, university-style private
orthopedic practice serving communities throughout Northwest
Illinois. The OrthoIllinois trauma service covers two local trauma
centers in Rockford: an ACS-Accredited State Level 1 trauma center
with life flight regional coverage and a State Level 2 trauma
center. The trauma service will consist of two fellowship-trained
traumatologists and a dedicated orthopedic trauma PA. Additionally,
the OrthoIllinois trauma service is a full-time rotational site for
the Orthopedic Residency at Rush University, a top 5 residency
program in the country with year-round PGY-4 and PGY-5 service
coverage and associated teaching responsibilities. About Rockford
With a regional population of 300,000, Rockford is located on the
banks of the scenic Rock River in northern Illinois, only 80 miles
west of downtown Chicago. Direct access to national and
international vacation destinations via Rockford International
Airport Rockford is a thriving family-oriented community with
seasonal outdoor city markets, great restaurants, arts and cultural
events, as well as plentiful outdoor paths and public parks Noted
by Sports Illustrated as “Sports Town USA” for the abundance of
public and private golf courses, indoor and outdoor sport venues
serving the Rockford Rivets Baseball and Rockford Ice Hogs AHL
hockey teams Local attractions include Rock Cut State Park with
camping, hiking, rowing, picnicking opportunities for the
out-of-doors enthusiast, and the world-renown Anderson Japanese
Gardens Excellent public and private school options for families
with young children Rockford offers a cost of living that is 25%
lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to
call home. Additionally, its convenient location provides easy
access to three major metropolitan areas: Chicago, Madison, and
Milwaukee Qualifications MD degree, board-certified/eligible in
Orthopedic Surgery Must be eligible for licensure in the state of
Illinois Comfort with acute management, periarticular fractures,
periprosthetic (revision arthroplasty permitted, but not required),
pelvic/acetabular trauma, and non-unions Team-oriented and shares a
commitment to providing the highest quality of care Position is
open to dual fellowship trained surgeons, but not required We Offer
Competitive compensation and benefits package. Supportive and
collaborative work environment, including practice-wide sharing of
hospital and call responsibilities Subspecialty support for Hand,
Joints, Sports and Pediatric patients Access to state-of-the-art
technology and resources. Academic opportunities including resident
teaching and research departmental support Ready to take the next
step? Submit your CV and letter of interest to
amanda.chriss@orthoillinois.com Website: Instagram: @orthoillinois,
@dr_earhart_trauma
Keywords: OrthoIllinois, Rockford , Trauma Surgeon, Healthcare , Rockford, Illinois
