Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Division Lead

Overview

The Children’s Hospital of Illinois is a Level 1 Trauma Center that seeks a pediatric orthopedic surgeon to grow a general pediatric orthopedic surgical and non‑surgical practice and develop subspecialty interests in clubfoot care, neuromuscular disorders, and spinal deformity.

Job Specifics

• Associate/assistant professor status may be available through the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria.
• Available to a growing referral base of 100 CHOI pediatric sub‑specialists and 157 OSF Medical Group practice locations.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment including O‑Arm navigation, Medtronic Stealth, ROSA, and MazrX.
• Comprehensive support services: fellowship‑trained pediatric anesthesiologists, radiologist, child life services, neonatologists, pediatric intensivists/hospitalists, OR Physician Assistant.
• Board certified or eligible in orthopedics with a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery, Illinois license eligibility, strong teaching and interpersonal skills.
• Employer: M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Division Lead Specifics

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Pediatric Orthopedic Division.
• Strengthen collaboration across CHOI and OSF HealthCare with referring providers, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners.
• Oversee quality, safety, and performance initiatives to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and high‑value experience for families.
• Support the academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activity with the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria.
• Guide development, recruitment, and retention to build a sustainable, high‑performing division.
• Collaborate with faculty to maintain excellence in general pediatric education within pediatrics, emergency medicine and surgery.
• Maintain a clinical service program to meet regional needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of pediatric orthopedics practice with leadership experience.
• Doctorate.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in the current state.
• Board certified or board eligible in orthopedics.
• Maintain medical staff membership and privileges.
• Eligible provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs; meet OSF malpractice coverage requirements.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off from Day One: vacation, holiday, well‑being time, sick leave, CME time and dollars.
• Signing bonus.
• Concierge relocation services.
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans.
• Paid occurrence‑based malpractice.
• Residency/Training stipend.
• Student loan repayment and counseling.
• Career development through the Physician Leadership Academy.
• Full‑time clinical base salary range: $675,000–$729,000, with additional incentives and bonuses based on performance.