Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports Medicine)

Adelphi Staffing | Locum Tenens

Aurora, United States | Posted on 04/28/2026

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• Job Opening ID 94653
• Profession Physician
• Specialty Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type Locum Tenens
• Date Opened 04/28/2026
• Industry Health Care
• State/Province Illinois
• City Aurora
• Country United States

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Aurora, IL

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: July 2026 – 6 months

• Clinical Shift Schedule:

      - 2 clinic days (8a – 5p)

      - 2 OR days (7:30a start)

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknight and weekend call (Fri 5p – Mon 7a; shared rotation)

• Call Type: Beeper

• Call Ratio: 1:7 weekends; shared with 6 surgeons for weeknights

• Call Response Time: TBD

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: 25–30 patients per day (clinic)

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Required within 24 hours of admission

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: ACL, MCL, PCL, meniscus, multi-ligament injuries, hip arthroscopy

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: TBD

• Trauma Level: Level II

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: TBD

• Specialty Backup Available: Orthopedic team

• Support Staff Available: APPs (PA/NP), surgical team

• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy in Sports Medicine program

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 3 months

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• ACL, MCL, PCL reconstruction

• Meniscus procedures

• Multi-ligament knee procedures

• Hip arthroscopy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active IL license or IMLC required

• Board: Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgery

• DEA: Required

• Certifications: Sports Medicine Fellowship required

• Experience: Must have multi-ligament and hip arthroscopy experience

• Other Qualifications: Strong sports medicine surgical background

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinic and surgical coverage in orthopedic sports medicine

• Perform complex sports medicine procedures

• Manage patient care, follow-ups, and surgical planning

• Participate in call rotation and respond to ER consults

• Collaborate with orthopedic team and APPs

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