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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Physician in Central Illinois Academic

Curative

Springfield, IL 62702 • 8/26/2026

Healthcare , Professional

Job Description

Job Description
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon | Illinois | Academic Practice

Join a community based academic health system in Illinois as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. This role has a strong trauma focus, established referral volume, and opportunities to develop subspecialty interests while working with residents and medical students.

Position Highlights

  • General Pediatric Orthopedics with a trauma focus
  • 3-6 surgeries per week across trauma and elective cases
  • Immediate patient volume with opportunity to grow your practice
  • Collaborative environment with mentorship and leadership support available
  • Two clinic and two OR days per week
Academic Environment

  • Teaching opportunities with an Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
  • Daily interaction with medical students and residents
  • Research opportunities with dedicated support staff and infrastructure
  • Flexible academic expectations without a "publish or perish" model
Compensation & Benefits

  • 400,000+ base salary with academic component, based on experience
  • Additional clinical compensation with guaranteed income during ramp up
  • Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
  • CME allowance and paid professional development time
  • Comprehensive health, retirement, and university benefits
Candidate Requirements

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Open to new graduates and experienced surgeons
  • Interest in teaching, collaboration, and program development
Live & Practice in Illinois

Enjoy a family friendly community with a low cost of living and minimal commute times. The location provides convenient access to St. Louis in approximately 1.5 hours and Chicago in approximately 2 hours.

Reach out today to learn more about this Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery role and its academic environment!

\nCompany Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.