Surgery - General Physician

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Olympia Fields
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

General Surgery Opening - Olympia Fields, IL 35 miles from Chicago, IL Full-time Faculty Member Physician Äì General Surgery $407,252 - $562,704Seeking a dedicated and skilled General Surgeon who is passionate about providing high-quality patient care while contributing to the education and development of future surgeons. The ideal candidate has broad-based clinical expertise in general surgery, a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be board-certified in General Surgery and possess or be eligible for an Illinois medical license.In addition to clinical excellence, we are looking for a surgeon who is enthusiastic about academic medicine and surgical education. The General Surgeon is a core faculty member who is actively involved in our ACGME-accredited Surgery residency program, engaging in clinical and didactic teaching, supervising residents and medical students, and participating in curriculum development, quality improvement, and scholarly activity. Prior experience in teaching or educational administration is required, and the successful candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills, professionalism, and genuine interest in mentoring the next generation of physicians.The ideal candidate thrives in a collegial, mission-driven environment and is eager to contribute to a growing independent academic medical center in south suburban Chicago. As part of our institution, the General Surgeon will join a clinical learning environment committed to advancing healthcare quality and clinical excellence. We value individuals who bring energy, innovation, and compassion to their work and who are focused on contributing to great outcomes for our patients and our learners. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive surgical care, including elective and emergency procedures Demonstrate commitment to the delivery of safe, equitable, high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care Participate as a core faculty member in the ACGME-accredited Surgery residency program, devoting substantial effort to the teaching and supervision of residents Support and contribute to processes for curriculum development, and resident and program evaluation Engage in scholarly activity Foster a culture of mentorship, professionalism, and continuous improvement Qualifications: Board-certified in General Surgery Äì Required Minimum of 3 Äì5 years post-residency clinical experience Äì Required Demonstrated experience in medical education, including resident teaching and program operations Äì Required Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois - Demonstrated ongoing clinical activity - Demonstrated ongoing scholarly activity WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Physician Äì General Surgery $407,252 - $562,704 Flexible full-time schedule Average surgical volume: varies by season Up-to-date technologies and state-of-the-art surgical equipment Epic electronic medical record Opportunity to focus on a subspecialty of general surgery WHO WE ARE: An unmatched team of accomplished physicians to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages across a broad spectrum of specialties and disciplines. The south and southwest suburbs now have a physician group comprised entirely of doctors that have developed experience and expertise in specific specialties.In addition to developing clinical expertise in their specialties, doctors strongly embrace the philosophy that comfort, compassion and patient satisfaction are key elements of quality care. So, we take our time. We listen. We counsel. We strive to always provide personalized, continuous attention to our patients throughout every phase of their care journey Äîensuring consistency, trust, and compassionate support from start to finish. WHAT WE OFFER: We strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include: Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives Generous start-up and retention bonuses; relocation allowance Paid malpractice 27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a) Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability Customized marketing support Leadership development through board and committee opportunities WHERE WE LIVE: Olympia Fields is a suburb of Chicago without the hustle and bustle of living downtown. It offers an affordable cost of living with excellent school options including private and public schools. Park your car and ride the Olympia Fields Metra into downtown Chicago or neighboring cities. Diverse employment base with a good commercially insured base of employees.

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