Orthopedics - Adult Reconstructive Physician

Med Ninjas is recruiting a board-certified or truly board-eligible Total Joint and Adult Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgeon to be a foundational member of a new orthopedic practice in the Quad Cities. Compensation is guaranteed at $739,000 for two years with $1M+ earning potential under a straight production model beginning in year three.
Position Snapshot
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint / Adult Reconstruction
Provider type
Physician, MD/DO
Position type
Permanent, full-time
Location
Davenport, Iowa (Quad Cities)
Setting
Hospital and clinic
Trauma level
Level III
Call
1:8 evenings and weekends
Support
Dedicated APP support
Guarantee
$739,000 for 2 years
Production threshold
After 10,650 wRVUs
Year 3 model
Straight production, $1M+ potential
Recruitment incentive
$100,000
Relocation
$15,000
Board status
ABOS BC or truly BE
Licenses
Iowa AND Illinois, or active IMLC
Visa
No J-1 or H-1B
Why This Role Stands Out

• Build a new program with autonomy and growth potential

• High-volume cases from a strong referral base

• Collaborative care team across anesthesiology, hospitalists, primary care, and rehab

• Work-life balance with a predictable schedule and shared call

• Strong system infrastructure, dedicated OR access, and robust APP support

• Open to graduating fellows and experienced surgeons

Compensation & Benefits

• $739,000 guaranteed for two years, with production beginning after 10,650 wRVUs

• Straight production model in year three with $1M+ earning potential

• $100,000 recruitment incentive plus $15,000 relocation assistance

• 4 weeks PTO, 1 week CME, and 6 paid holidays

• $6,000 annual CME allowance

• Full benefits from day one: health, dental, vision, life, and disability

• 401(k) with match plus 457(b)

• Professional liability coverage

• PSLF eligible

You Must Have

• ABOS board certification, or true board eligibility with certification within five years, no exceptions

• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction or Total Joint Arthroplasty, preferred

• Valid Iowa and Illinois licenses, or an active IMLC with willingness to obtain

• Strong clinical and surgical skill set across total joints and revision work

• Current, unrestricted state and federal prescribing authority

• Active DEA and BLS certification

• Clean malpractice and license history, highly preferred

• NPDB self-query pulled within 30 days of submission

• Visa sponsorship is not available; no J-1 or H-1B

Quad Cities Living

• Mississippi River lifestyle with affordable, family-friendly neighborhoods

• Excellent schools, arts, festivals, and outdoor recreation

• Local airport, 2.5 hours to Chicago, 1 hour to the University of Iowa

Apply
If your specialty, board status, licensure, and availability match this opportunity, apply with your current CV and preferred contact number. A Med Ninjas recruiter will contact qualified applicants to discuss compensation, credentialing, and start date.