Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon – Academic at Loyola Medicine

Are you a skilled orthopaedic hand surgeon seeking an academic role where you can advance patient care, education, and research? Join Loyola Medicine’s renowned Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation and contribute to a legacy of excellence in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Loyola Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand surgeon to join its academic practice. This role emphasizes excellence in patient care, a team-oriented approach, and scholarly contributions within a nationally ranked qua ternary care system affiliated with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine.

As an Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon at Loyola Medicine, you will be part of a clinically integrated team delivering high-quality care in a regional program. Responsibilities include providing specialized hand surgery services, participating in educational activities for medical students and residents, and engaging in scholarly pursuits. The position is based at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), a 547-bed flagship hospital featuring advanced facilities such as the Nancy W.

Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, Level 1 trauma center, and comprehensive stroke center. You will collaborate across Loyola’s three-hospital system, including Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Mac Neal Hospital, serving communities in Cook, Will, and DuPage counties. This opportunity allows you to impact patient outcomes while training the next generation of physicians in a supportive academic setting.

• Fellowship-trained in hand surgery
• Board-certified or board-eligible in orthopaedic surgery
• Commitment to excellence in patient care and a collaborative, team-based approach
• Interest in scholarly and educational activities within an academic environment
• Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois

• Competitive starting compensation ranging from $159,000 to $985,945, based on academic rank and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package through Trinity Health, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Paid time off (PTO) days
• Paid malpractice coverage, including post-employment tail
• Relocation expense reimbursement (per IRS guidelines)
• CME days and allowance
• Additional benefits from Loyola University Chicago (LUC) or VA, if applicable

At Loyola Medicine, you’ll be part of a nationally ranked academic health system dedicated to compassionate, whole-person care. With over 50 years of delivering innovative treatments and training future caregivers through our affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, we foster an environment where expertise meets empathy. Our facilities include specialized centers for heart and vascular medicine, cancer care, trauma, burns, transplants, and orthopaedics.

Join a team that values work-life balance, professional growth, and community impact in a vibrant Chicago-area setting. Whether you’re advancing research, educating residents, or treating complex cases, you’ll thrive in our supportive, mission-driven culture.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to Katie Delaney in the Physician Recruitment Office at LOY-Physician Recruit. Additionally, apply online eers.luc.edu.

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Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a leading qua ternary care system with nearly 2,000 physicians offering primary, specialty, and immediate care services. For more information, visit loyolamedicine.org or follow us on social media for the latest health news and updates. If you’re passionate about orthopaedic innovation and patient-centered care, we invite you to apply today and become part of our tough, dedicated team!

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