Orthopedic Surgeon | Established Practice | Bloomington, IL

Position Overview:

Job Title: Orthopedic Surgeon (General or Fellowship-Trained)
Location: Bloomington, Illinois
Job Type: Employed (Physician), Full-Time
Schedule: Day shift with rotating call (No Trauma Call)
Academic Affiliation: Optional (Carle Illinois College of Medicine)

Carle Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join Carle McLean County Orthopedics in Bloomington, Illinois. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-volume, well-established practice that has been a pillar of Central Illinois since 1977. Whether you are a generalist or fellowship-trained, you will benefit from a robust referral base, a dedicated support team, and state-of-the-art onsite diagnostic and surgical facilities.

As a surgeon with Carle McLean County Orthopedics, you will join a multidisciplinary team including 5 BC Orthopedic Surgeons, 2 BC Pain Management Physicians, and a full suite of Advanced Practice Providers and therapists.

• Balance: 2 days in clinic, 2 days in surgery, and 0.5 day at outreach locations.
• Each surgeon is assigned a dedicated RN within the clinic to streamline patient care and administrative tasks.
• Practice out of a state-of-the‑art facility featuring onsite MRI, digital X‑ray, weight‑bearing CT, DEXA, Fluoroscopy, and a walk‑in sports injury clinic.
• Call: Rotating schedule; notably, there is no trauma call, allowing for a superior work‑life balance.

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training is welcomed and encouraged, but candidates must remain comfortable with General Orthopedic call.
• Eligibility for Illinois medical licensure.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, patient‑centered approach.

• Base Salary: $650,000 – $675,000 (starting range based on experience/qualifications).
• Competitive relocation allowance provided.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance;
  Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• 403-B plan with employer match.
• CME allowance and paid time off.
• Long‑term disability (LTD) coverage.

• Leverage a massive community referral base to build your patient panel quickly.
• Opportunity for research or faculty affiliation with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine—the world’s first engineering‑based medical school.
• Work alongside a licensed Sports Psychologist, Podiatrists, and a large PT/OT team all under one roof.
• Bloomington‑Normal offers the amenities of a major city (fine dining, arts, regional airport) with the ease and affordability of the Midwest.

Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with nearly 16,600 team members and eight hospitals. We are recognized for excellence, with multiple Magnet® designations for nursing care.

Bloomington-Normal, IL is a vibrant, family‑friendly hub centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Home to two universities, the area offers top‑tier schools, beautiful walking trails, and direct flights to major US hubs via the Central Illinois Regional Airport.

Ready to elevate your surgical career? Please apply directly through the Carle Health Careers portal using the link below:

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Carle Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our team.