Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Aurora, IL - Now Hiring

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic Location: Aurora, IL Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Orthopedic Surgery MD in Aurora, Illinois, 60502!

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

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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