$650K Salary with a $50K sign-on bonus-join Deaconess!

Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. This position offers a guaranteed salary of $650,000, with a $50,000 sign-on bonus for a 5-year contract. The role includes both clinic and surgery block time from Monday to Friday, as well as required call coverage. You will be part of a supportive, patient-centered environment, working with a leading healthcare organization committed to excellence in care.

In addition to competitive compensation, the position comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health & Dependent Care Expense Accounts
• Salary Continuance and Disability Coverage
• Two retirement account options (401k and 457b)
• 5 Days of CME Time Off
• $3,500 Annual CME Stipend
• DEA, State Licensing, Board Certification, & Maintenance Fees Covered
• $1,000 per year for CME that can be used towards technology
• Computer allowance of $750 every 5 years
• Hospital-Provided Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Up to $15,000 moving allowance
• Support for J-1 Visa applicants

Position Requirement:

• Licensure in the state of Illinois is required.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon looking to advance their career while enjoying a robust compensation and benefits package in a dynamic medical environment.

Located at the crossroads of I-57 and I-64, Mt. Vernon is the perfect location for many industries, retail businesses, regional medical services and tourism. Over one billion public and private dollars have been spent on development during the last six years.

Under the guidance of a citizen/city generated Comprehensive Plan, Mt. Vernon has made great strides in infrastructure improvements: roads, water and sewer lines, growth in economic development: new retail, expansion/renovation of existing businesses, the attraction of new businesses, growth in recreational facilities and community events and the revitalization of our historic downtown area.

Rend Lake, just to the South of Mt. Vernon, offers 19,000 acres of fun and recreation. And Shawnee National Forest is just a little further south. From our state parks, historical attractions to unique shops, local restaurants and wineries, Southern Illinois provides its residents with a hometown feel with all the amenities you would expect from a big city.

The region offers quick access to several metropolitan areas including St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Nashville.